Practice Earthquake Quiz

What type of boundary usually has the worst earthquakes?

• Transform
• Divergent
• Convergent

What type of boundary usually has the smallest earthquakes?

• Transform
• Convergent
• Divergent

What type of fault is created by a convergent boundary?

• Strike Slip
• Normal
• Reverse

What type of fault is created by a divergent boundary?

• Strike Slip
• Normal
• Reverse

What type of fault is created by a transform boundary?

• Strike slip
• Normal
• Reverse

What is the focus of an earthquake?

• The point on the surface of the Earth above where the Earthquake happened
• The point where the earthquake started
• The location of the seismograph

Where do the majority of Earthquakes and Volcanoes occur on Earth?

• Around the pacific ocean
• At the ring of fire
• All of the above
• None of the above

Which of the following is true about a seismograph?

• It can measure magnitude and distance of an earthquake
• It can measure distance and direction of an earthquake
• It can measure the magnitude and direction of an earthquake

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Scientists can tell when an earthquake is going to happen
• Energy in an earthquake is release as seismic waves
• Surface waves travel through the Earth

Which of the following waves does the most damage during an earthquake?

• S-Wave
• P-Wave
• Surface Waves