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