Earthquakes and Faults Quiz

What is the region around the Pacific Ocean that is commonly hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• Volcano Belt

• Circle of Destruction

• Ring of Fire

• Atlantic Ring

What is a break in the earth's crust where significant movement has taken place?

• Fault

• Crevice

• Ridge

• Fracture

What is the portion of the table directly above where the stone was struck in the earthquake activity?

• Seismic Center

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Tremor Point

What is the strength of an earthquake perceived and felt by people in a certain locality?

• Tremor Power

• Seismic Force

• Intensity

• Magnitude

What type of fault forms when the hanging wall moves up?

• Normal Fault

• Reverse Fault

• Sideways Fault

• Transcurrent Fault

What should you do during an earthquake if you are in bed?

• Jump out the window

• Hide under the bed

• Run outside

• Stay where you are

What should you do after an earthquake in case of aftershocks?

• Stay away from damaged buildings

• Run towards the epicenter

• Ignore the aftershocks

• Go home immediately

What is the energy released by an earthquake at its focus called?

• Magnitude

• Tremor Energy

• Seismic Power

• Intensity

What is the place where the earthquake originates called?

• Epicenter

• Seismic Center

• Focus

• Tremor Origin

What is the main component of a fault where the action is?

• Rock Mass

• Fault Plane

• Foot Wall

• Hanging Wall