Reviewer Q1

Which is NOT true about the Philippine islands?

• most are part of the Philippine Mobile Belt, except Palawan, Mindoro, and Zamboanga

• formed because of the convergence of the Philippine plate and the Pacific plate

• originated geologically in an oceanic-oceanic convergence

• some are products of subduction process

Readings need to be taken from at least _____ to determine the origin of earthquake.

• one station

• two stations

• three stations

• four stations

Which Philippine volcano is considered to have recorded the second largest volcanic eruption in the world in the 20th century?

• Mt. Bulusan

• Mt. Mayon

• Mt. Pinatubo

• Mt. Taal

How will you relate the distributions of mountain ranges, earthquake epicenters, and volcanoes?

• Mountain ranges are found in places between where volcanoes and earthquake epicenters are also situated.

• Mountain ranges are found in places where volcanoes and/or earthquake epicenters are also situated.

• Mountain ranges are found only in places where earthquake epicenters are situated.

• Mountain ranges are found only in places where volcanoes are situated.

Which statement does best describe the location of the majority of earthquake epicenters relative to the location of volcanoes around the world?

• They are far adjacent.

• They are not necessarily relevant.

• They are situated at the same location.

• They are always 3 kilometers away from each other.

What do you think is the basis of scientists in dividing Earth's lithosphere into several Plates?

• the cycle of high and low tides during full moon

• brightness of stars and formation of constellations in the sky

• the occurrence of earthquake, volcanism, and mountain formation

• increasing the temperature increases the number of particles, so they collide more often

How do you describe the location of earthquake epicenters, active volcanoes, and moving plates in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• They are all over the place.

  
  

• They are concentrated in one area. 

• They are situated in the same location. 

• They are strategically plotted in clusters.

If an earthquake begins while you are in a building, the safest thing for you to do is _____.

• call home

• duck near a wall

• get under the strongest table, chair, or other pieces of furniture 

• lie flat on the floor and cover your head with your hands.

Why is it important to be aware of places prone to earthquakes?

• to identify what crop must be stored. 
  

• to perform necessary precautions.

• to identify when to evacuate.

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  to locate where to stay best.

Tsunami comes when you suddenly observe the ocean water moving away from the beach. To save yourself from this calamity, you MUST

• call the police.

  or mountain

• run to the nearest hill

• stay in the middle of the beach 

• take the time to pick up seashells