Question 1

The crust is thicker under the oceans than it is under the continents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the figure below,which of the following would cause more damage?

Accepted Answer

A) P 
B) S 
C) both produce equal damage 
D) neither produce damage 
E) none of the above 
A) P 
B) S 
C) both produce equal damage 
D) neither produce damage 
E) none of the above

Question 3

The figure below shows a primary earthquake hazard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The crust below the oceans averages a thickness of 8km.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the figure below,what is the approximate time of the arrival of the S-waves?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 minute 
B) 2 minutes,15 seconds 
C) 3 minutes 
D) 4 minutes 
E) 5 minutes,30 seconds 
A) 1 minute 
B) 2 minutes,15 seconds 
C) 3 minutes 
D) 4 minutes 
E) 5 minutes,30 seconds

Question 6

The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale qualifies the effects of an earthquake on humans,objects of nature,and man-made structures on a scale of I through XII,with I denoting a weak earthquake and XII one that causes almost complete destruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Using the diagram below,explain why the P-wave shadow zone is smaller than the S-wave shadow zone.

Accepted Answer

The P-wave shadow zone is smaller than t

Question 8

The outer core is solid,whereas the inner core is liquid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The _______ is the part of Earth's interior where rocks start to melt.

Accepted Answer

A) lithosphere 
B) asthenosphere 
C) outer core 
D) inner core 
E) crust 
A) lithosphere 
B) asthenosphere 
C) outer core 
D) inner core 
E) crust

Question 10

Remote sensing is the study of ancient earthquakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n)_______ wave is an elastic rebound wave that travels outward in all directions from the point of an earthquake.

Accepted Answer

A) tsunami 
B) elastic 
C) tectonic 
D) Mercalli 
E) seismic 
A) tsunami 
B) elastic 
C) tectonic 
D) Mercalli 
E) seismic

Question 12

Primary waves can travel approximately 6 km/sec in the uppermost portion of the crust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The crust is thicker under the oceans than it is under the continents.

According to the figure below,which of the following would cause more damage?

The figure below shows a primary earthquake hazard.

The crust below the oceans averages a thickness of 8km.

In the figure below,what is the approximate time of the arrival of the S-waves?

The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale qualifies the effects of an earthquake on humans,objects of nature,and man-made structures on a scale of I through XII,with I denoting a weak earthquake and XII one that causes almost complete destruction.

Using the diagram below,explain why the P-wave shadow zone is smaller than the S-wave shadow zone.

The outer core is solid,whereas the inner core is liquid.

The _______ is the part of Earth's interior where rocks start to melt.

Remote sensing is the study of ancient earthquakes.

A(n)_______ wave is an elastic rebound wave that travels outward in all directions from the point of an earthquake.

Primary waves can travel approximately 6 km/sec in the uppermost portion of the crust.

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How Old Is Old the Rock Record and Geologic Time

Plate Tectonics

Volcanoes and Igneous Rocks

Weathering and Erosion

From Sediment to Sedimentary Rock

Folds, faults, and Geological Maps

Metamorphism: New Rock From Old

Water on and Under the Ground

The Ocean and the Atmosphere

Climatic Extremes: Deserts and Glaciers

Earths Climates: Past, present, future

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Exam 5: Earthquakes and Earths Interior

The crust is thicker under the oceans than it is under the continents.

According to the figure below,which of the following would cause more damage?

The figure below shows a primary earthquake hazard.

The crust below the oceans averages a thickness of 8km.

In the figure below,what is the approximate time of the arrival of the S-waves?

The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale qualifies the effects of an earthquake on humans,objects of nature,and man-made structures on a scale of I through XII,with I denoting a weak earthquake and XII one that causes almost complete destruction.

Using the diagram below,explain why the P-wave shadow zone is smaller than the S-wave shadow zone.

The outer core is solid,whereas the inner core is liquid.

The _______ is the part of Earth's interior where rocks start to melt.

Remote sensing is the study of ancient earthquakes.

A(n)_______ wave is an elastic rebound wave that travels outward in all directions from the point of an earthquake.

Primary waves can travel approximately 6 km/sec in the uppermost portion of the crust.

Earth As a Planet

Earth Materials

How Old Is Old the Rock Record and Geologic Time

Plate Tectonics

Volcanoes and Igneous Rocks

Weathering and Erosion

From Sediment to Sedimentary Rock

Folds, faults, and Geological Maps

Metamorphism: New Rock From Old

Water on and Under the Ground

The Ocean and the Atmosphere

Climatic Extremes: Deserts and Glaciers

Earths Climates: Past, present, future

A Brief History of Life on Earth

Understanding Earths Resources

Filters