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Grades 6, 7 and 8 - Science - Middle School - Earthquakes — Flashcards

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Earthquakes are visible signs of plate tectonics. Earthquakes are caused when there is a sudden shifting of the plates. The effects of earthquakes will vary from region to region depending upon the size of the quake. Whatever their size, they can cause a dramatic change to the Earth’s surface.

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What instrument is used to measure the size and duration of an earthquake?
Richter Scale
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