Focus On Earth Science: California Grade 6

Chapter 6: Earthquakes

Math Practice

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1
If both wave 4 and wave 5 are at the same depth and direction from your location, how far apart are their origins?
A)17.8 km
B)0.2 km
C)1.6 km
D)18.0 km
2
Find the distance from your location to the origin of the seismic wave for wave 6.
A)19.0 km
B)152.0 km
C)8.0 km
D)142.0 km
3
If both wave 5 and wave 6 are at the same depth and direction from your location, how far apart are their origins?
A)8.0 km
B)18.0 km
C)19.0 km
D)1.0 km
4
Find the distance from your location to the origin of the seismic wave for wave 7.
A)8.0 km
B)24.4 km
C)195.2 km
D)185.2 km
5
If both wave 6 and wave 7 are at the same depth and direction from your location, how far apart are their origins?
A)5.4 km
B)19.0 km
C)24.4 km
D)43.2 km
6
Find the distance from your location to the origin of the seismic wave for wave 8.
A)42.7 km
B)341.6 km
C)8.0 km
D)301.6 km
7
If both wave 7 and wave 8 are at the same depth and direction from your location, how far apart are their origins?
A)146.4 km
B)24.4 km
C)42.7 km
D)18.3 km
8
Find the distance from your location to the origin of the seismic wave for wave 9.
A)103.8 km
B)51.9 km
C)415.2 km
D)207.6 km
9
If both wave 8 and wave 9 are at the same depth and direction from your location, how far apart are their origins?
A)9.2 km
B)42.7 km
C)51.9 km
D)73.6 km
10
Find the distance from your location to the origin of the seismic wave for wave 10.
A)423.2 km
B)52.9 km
C)105.8 km
D)423.2 km
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