Earthquakes Quiz

What causes earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Friction between tectonic plates

• Meteorite impacts

• Underground explosions

How many major tectonic plates make up the Earth's crust?

• 8

• 15

• 5

• 12

Which type of earthquake is the most violent?

• Transform earthquake

• Intraplate earthquake

• Subduction earthquake

• Volcanic earthquake

What is a subduction zone?

• A zone where two tectonic plates collide and push against each other

• A zone where two tectonic plates move away from each other

• A zone where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally

• A zone where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another

What can subduction under the ocean create?

• Cyclones

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

On average, how many people are killed by earthquakes each year?

• 100

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 100,000