Directions: Answer in complete sentences.

1. What is an earthquake? ____________________

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2. Describe the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake. ________________________________

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3. How are earthquake waves produced? List the 3 types of waves. _____________________________

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4. What does a Richter Scale show? ____________

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