Science 8 - 2GP MT Review

Which layer of the earth contains rocks that are moving slowly but continuously

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner core

• Outer core

The Philippine fault that can affect several places in Metro Manila when it moves is called?

• West Philippine Fault

• West Valley Fault

• Central Philippine Fault

• Eastern Philippine Fault

The region on earth's surface where violent earthquake is felt is called

• Epicenter

• Focus

• Crust

• Plate tectonic

Scientists who study the earthquake are?

• Archeologist

• Geologist

• Volcanologist

• Seismologist

Which refers to the movement of Earth's solid surface, bringing about either the rise or the fall of surface rocks?

• Folding

• Warping

• Earthquake

• Faulting

Which of the following provides qualitative assessment of the kind of damage done by the earthquake?

• Magnitude

• Strength

• Intensity

• Waves

The point or line directly above the origin of the earthquake is called the ____

• Focus

• Fault

• Epicenter

• Point

According to studies, where do most earthquakes originate?

• Within the outer core

• Along the belt in the crust

• Randomly across the Earth

• Along the Moho border

Which of the following is the main reason for the occurrence of a tsunami?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake beneath the ocean floor

• Active faults

• Meteorite hitting the surface

Which agency monitors volcano, earthquake, and tsunami activity, and issues warnings as necessary?

• Philippine Institution of Volcanology and Seismology

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

• Philippine Institute of Volcanologist and Seismologist

• Philippine Institute of Volcano and Seismology