LONG TEST-2ND QTR

1. A record of seismic waves detected by an instrument that monitors ground vibration is called ________?

• Seismograph

• Seismogram
• Seismologist

• Seismometer

Which of the following forces causes the thinning and elongation of the Earth's crust?

• Compression forces
• Tensional forces
• Shearing forces
• Convergent forces

Which of the following is NOT necessary to put in your Earthquake survival kit?

• A first aid kit
• Non-perishable food
• Water

• Lipstick

Which of the following should the government do to help indigenous people during calamities like typhoon and earthquakes?

• Delay the distribution of relief and support
• Provide limited resources and assistance
• Ignore their needs and focus on other affected groups
• Provide immediate relief and support

What do you call the force that acts on rock to change its shape and volume?

• compression
• tension
• stress
• pressure

How is an earthquake strength measured?

• By analyzing the color of the seismic waves
• Using the Richter scale or the moment magnitude scale

Energy from inside the Earth makes the ground move. Which of the following is the reason why there is no movement right away?

• Friction causes the delay on the movement of the ground.

• There is no movement right away because of the vibration of the rocks.

• There is no movement right away because of the bending of the rocks.

• The rapid release of energy causes the delay of the movement of the ground.

Earthquakes are common occurrence in Japan, Indonesia, and Philippines. Why is this so?

• Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are surrounded by seas.

• Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are located near the equator.

• Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are considered archipelagic countries.

• Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are found within the Pacific Ring of fire.

Which of the following refers to the place where the earthquakes start?

• Fault

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Fault plane

Scientists use different ways to describe how powerful an earthquake is. Which method refers to noting the effects of the earthquake on people, structures, and the surroundings?

• Focus

• Intensity

• Epicenter

• Magnitude