Homework Earth Science 5
Directions: Answer the questions below using complete
sentences.
1) Compare the Richter and Mercalli scales for measuring earthquakes.
2) Contrast the Richter and Mercalli scales for measuring earthquakes.
3) Two earthquakes:
a) 6.9:
b) 2.2:
Which earthquake released
more energy? Why?
4) What is topography?
5) Look at the topographic map. Put stars on the map
where the areas are the steepest.
6) How can you tell where
gradual slopes are on a topo map?
**There is a back page
7) What is a seismograph?
8) There are 3 types of
seismic waves. Which one is the weakest? Which one is the strongest?
9) Here is a picture of a transform fault in
10) Why do scientists
believe that