4 Flashcards

1
Q

a trembling or a shaking movement of the ground, caused by the slippage or rupture of a fault within the Earth’s crust

A

earthquake

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2
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a weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the sudden movement of rock materials below the earth’s surface.

A

earthquakes

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3
Q

earthquakes originate in ______

A

tectonic plate boundary

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4
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is point inside the earth where the earthquake started

A

focus / hypocenter

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5
Q

The focus is point inside the earth where the earthquake started, sometimes called the ______

A

hypocenter

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6
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the point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus is called the _______

A

epicenter

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7
Q

how many ways to measure a strength of an earthquake

A

2 - magnitude / intensity

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8
Q

is proportional to the energy released by an earthquake at the focus.

A

magnitude

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9
Q

It is calculated from earthquakes

      recorded by an instrument called seismograph
A

magnitude

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10
Q

It is represented by Arabic Numbers (e.g. 4.8, 9.0).

A

magnitude

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11
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_______ on the other hand is the strength of an earthquake as perceived and felt by people in a certain locality.

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Intensity

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12
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numerical rating based on the relative effects to people, objects, environment and structures in the surrounding.

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intensity

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13
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is generally higher near the epicenter. It is represented by Roman Numerals (e.g. II, IV, IX). In the Philippines

A

intensity

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14
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is an earthquake of similar or lesser intensity that follows the main earthquake.

A

aftershock

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15
Q

sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust accompanied and follow by series of vibrations.

A

earthquake

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16
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the place on the earth’s surface directly above the point on the fault where the earthquake ruptures began.

A

epicenter

17
Q

the strength of earthquake based on the effects a person experiences during an earthquake, and on the damage it caused.

A

intensity

18
Q

the amount of energy is released which is computed from the
5. Amplitude of the seismic waves.

A

magnitude

19
Q

these are the vibrations that travel outward from the
earthquake

A

seismic waves

20
Q

is a recording instrument used by the scientists to determine the strength and location of earthquake. It is equipped with sensors called seismometers that can detect ground motions caused by seismic waves.

A

seismograph

21
Q

how are earthquakes measured

A

intensity & magnitude

22
Q

what to do in an earthquake

A

drop
cover
hold on

23
Q

Many people are frightened; many run outdoors. Some people lose their balance. Motorists feel
like driving in flat tires. Heavy objects or furniture move or may be shifted.

A

very strong

24
Q

People are forcibly thrown to the ground. Many cry and shake With fear.
*

A

devastating

25
Q

A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust accompanied and follow by series
of vibrations.

A

earthquake

26
Q

A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust accompanied and follow by series
of vibrations.

A

earthquake

27
Q

Is generally higher near the epicenter. It is represented by Roman Numerals (e.g. II, IV, IX).

A

intensity

28
Q

4 types of seismic waves

A

surface - rayleigh, love
body - primary, secondary

29
Q

types of waves

A

primary secondary love rayleigh