Earthquake Quiz

How is energy from earthquakes carried?

• By light

• By waves

• By sound

• By wind

Where do earthquakes generally happen?

• Along rivers

• In deserts

• Along tectonic boundaries

• Near the poles

What is more important than age or weight in an earthquake area regarding building construction?

• The color of the building

• The height of the building

• The way a building is constructed

• The number of windows in the building

Which shape gives the most strength and stability when designing buildings for earthquake resistance?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Square

• Rectangle

What characteristic of waves indicates the smallest energy transfer?

• Highest frequency

• Largest amplitude

• Smallest amplitude

• Largest wavelength

Which waves cause the most damage during an earthquake?

• Waves with the lowest amplitude and largest wavelength

• Waves with the highest amplitude and largest wavelength

• Waves with the highest amplitude and smallest wavelength

• Waves with the lowest amplitude and smallest wavelength

What should your family do if there is an earthquake in the middle of the night?

• Go outside immediately

• Take shelter under the kitchen/dining table

• Stay in bed and wait for the earthquake to pass

• Open all the doors and windows

Which of the following is NOT important when developing a building to be able to withstand during a severe earthquake?

• Torsion

• Compression

• Being magnetic

• Bending

According to the text, which statement is true about a house designed by a Japanese inventor to withstand earthquake damage?

• It works only if the seismic waves are less than 5 cm in amplitude

• It cannot protect the home if the waves are more than 5 cm in amplitude

• It is guaranteed to work in all types of earthquakes

• It may not work if the first earthquake tremors are the strongest and most destructive

Why might the house designed by the Japanese inventor not work if it is very windy?

• The wind could cool down the compressor

• The house might slide off the foundations completely

• The wind could inflate the bag too much

• The wind would make it easier to lift the foundation