Earthquakes quiz

What is an earthquake?

• waves causes by big bangs

• shaking of Earth's crust

• shaking of the Earth's atmosphere

What is the most common cause of an earthquake?

• earths core vibrating

• tectonic plates

• interaction between lithosphere plates

What causes plates to move?

• convection currents

• tectonic plates

• spring boards

What does it take in order for the plates to move?

• incredible amount of force

• gravity

• weather conditions

What is released when plates move?

• energy

• lava

• earths crust

Where do most major earthquakes occur?

• deep inside the earths mantle

• near plate boundaries

• close to the poles

List 3 other possible causes for earthquakes.

• meteor impact, major landslide, collapse of a building

• climate, temperature, concentration of the atmosphere

What is the name of Giant waves generated by earthquakes?

• tsunamis

• volcanoes

• tital waves

Why is it important to understand the cause and possible location of an earthquake?

• to help prevent them

• so people make concrete onto of the crust

• so people can prepare to react

On which plate is the Hawaii Hot spot located?

• South American

• Antarctic

• Nazca

• Pacific