Earthquake II Crossword Puzzle

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ELASTIC REBOUND : This occurs when a fault locks, the pressure becomes too great, & the rock suddenly moves, releasing potential energy.
SCARP : This refers to the steep cliff that results from vertical displacement of rock along a fault line.
MAGNITUDE : This is the size and strength of an earthquake.
RICHTER SCALE : This gives a number to the power & severity of an earthquake. Each number is 10x larger than the previous.
SEISMOGRAPH : This is an instrument used to detect, measure & record the magnitude of earthquakes.
SEISMOLOGIST : This is a scientist who studies earthquakes.
LIQUEFACTION : When some types of soil (sand & silt) are shaken violently by an earthquake, soil may undergo this process & behave like quicksand, causing buildings to topple or sink.
FIRE : This is the number one cause of destruction during an earthquake.
LANDSLIDES : Many of these often occur if an earthquake occurs in a hilly region.
TSUNAMI : This is a huge ocean wave that is usually caused by an earthquake in the ocean floor or an underwater volcanic eruption.
MANGROVES : These are shrubs or trees that grow mainly along the coastlines of saline or brackish water. They can help to minimize the damage caused by a tsunami.
SAN ANDREAS FAULT : This is a major transform fault in California, which marks the boundary between the Pacific Plate & the North American Plate. It extends over 1200 km & is known for its significant earthquake activity.

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QUESTIONS LIST:

elastic rebound : this occurs when a fault locks, the pressure becomes too great, & the rock suddenly moves, releasing potential energy.
scarp : this refers to the steep cliff that results from vertical displacement of rock along a fault line.
magnitude : this is the size and strength of an earthquake.
richter scale : this gives a number to the power & severity of an earthquake. each number is 10x larger than the previous.
seismograph : this is an instrument used to detect, measure & record the magnitude of earthquakes.
seismologist : this is a scientist who studies earthquakes.
liquefaction : when some types of soil (sand & silt) are shaken violently by an earthquake, soil may undergo this process & behave like quicksand, causing buildings to topple or sink.
fire : this is the number one cause of destruction during an earthquake.
landslides : many of these often occur if an earthquake occurs in a hilly region.
tsunami : this is a huge ocean wave that is usually caused by an earthquake in the ocean floor or an underwater volcanic eruption.
mangroves : these are shrubs or trees that grow mainly along the coastlines of saline or brackish water. they can help to minimize the damage caused by a tsunami.
san andreas fault : this is a major transform fault in california, which marks the boundary between the pacific plate & the north american plate. it extends over 1200 km & is known for its significant earthquake activity.