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Earthquakes and tsunamis
Explain how earthquakes and tsunamis form at plate boundaries, and interpret magnitude scales and seismograph data.
⏱ 20 min❓ 8 questions
What you'll be able to do
- ✔I can explain how stress on faults causes earthquakes and describe P, S and surface waves
- ✔I can interpret the logarithmic magnitude scale and use S–P time lags to estimate distance
- ✔I can explain how undersea earthquakes cause tsunamis and describe the natural warning signs
How this works
- 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
- 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
- 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.
What's inside
8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:
- 🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.
- 🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.
👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.
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Curriculum: AC9S9U03