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The crust of the earth is composed of:
7 larger plates and some smaller ones.
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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
The location directly above it on the surface of the earth
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What causes strong earthquakes to happen?
By a sudden movement on a fault
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T/F Mexico trembles almost every day
TRUE
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Why does Mexico City experience so many strong earthquakes?
five tectonic plates interact in the Mexican Republic: the North American, Cocos, Pacific, Rivera and Caribbean plates.
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Mexico is located along the . . .
Ring of Fire
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How can we protect ourselves from earthquakes?
Drills/ build well designed and constructed houses.
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What is the name of the most commonly used earthquake magnitude scale?
Richter
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Which object measures the waves of an earthquake?
Seismograph
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Can scientists predict earthquakes?
No
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Can a house or school be damaged by an 4 Ritcher earthquake?
No
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What is the name of the top layer of the earth?
CRUST
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