Homework Earth Science 5
Directions: Please answer the questions below using complete sentences.
1) Identify 3 ways the Mercalli and Richter scale are similar.
2) Identify 2 ways that the Mercalli and Richter scale are different.
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3) This is an earthquake hazard map. The darker shaded areas are those that
are in areas that have the highest predicted shaking hazards. Based on this
information of the map, which city will probably experience a higher intensity
shake? Why?
4) If an earthquake occurred in
Jefferson City, why will Springfield also
feel it? Explain?
5) If an earthquake occurs in Jefferson City, this location is referred to as what?
6) When will an aftershock occur?
7) Do you think al earthquakes have aftershocks? Explain.
8) What volcano are you researching? What information did you learn about your
volcano on Tuesday? (This should be quite lengthy).
9) Describe the Juan de Fuca plate. Where is it moving and what is this plate
creating?
10) Describe how a volcano forms (shield or composite).
11) How do hot spots differ from shield or composite volcanoes?