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  • The scale that measures an earthquake based on its type of damage.
    Mercalli Scale
  • A celestial body of ice, dust, and rock with an elongated and elliptical orbit.
    Comet
  • These are the waves of energy as a result of an explosion, earthquake, and volcanic eruptions.
    Seismic waves
  • Most asteroids are located in an area between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, this is called ________.
    Asteroid Belt
  • The point where an earthquake starts.
    Focus
  • The scale that measures an earthquake based on its magnitude
    Richter Scale
  • Where do typhoons form?
    over the ocean
  • It is made up of materials similar to those that formed the planets.
    Asteroid
  • Remains of meteoroids that strike the surface of the Earth or moon.
    Meteorites
  • A fault that will likely have another displacement or cause an earthquake in the future
    Active fault
  • How do typhoons get their names? It is based on __________.
    alphabetical people names
  • This is the government agency that is responsible for categorizing and giving storm warnings.
    PAGASA
  • What causes plates to move?
    Extreme heat/Strong pressure
  • A small object that enters the Earth's atmosphere from space and burns due to friction, emitting light.
    Meteor
  • Why does a typhoon slow down when it hits the land?
    It loses its energy source.
  • A natural chunk of rock or dust that exists outside of Earth’s atmosphere.
    Meteoroid
  • What is an instrument that detects and records waves produced by earthquakes?
    Seismograph
  • The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.
    Epicenter
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