Unit 3 Earthquakes Quiz

According to the map, where do most earthquake occur? Select all that apply.

• center of the continents
• edges of the ocean

• around an active volcano
• highest point of the country
• continental plate boundaries

2. What occurs in the area known as the Ring of Fire? Select all that apply

• There are frequent earthquakes in the area.
• There are many oceans in the area.
• There are many fires in the area.
• There are many volcanic eruptions in the area.
• There are many wind storms in the area

3. _____________ are breaks or cracks in the rocks that make Earth's crust.

• landforms
• earthquakes
• boundaries
• faults

4. The amount of energy released by an earthquake is its ___________________

• earthquake
• wavelength
• magnitude
• transverse waves

5. A seismograph detects earthquakes and records their seismic waves as curvy lines. The steeper the lines of a seismic wave, the ________________ the quake.

• weaker
• stronger
• there is no difference

6. What kinds of waves do earthquakes produce? Select all that apply.

• seismic waves
• longitudinal waves
• transverse waves
• heat waves

7. Scientists are sing new technology to try to ___________________ when an earthquake is coming.

• detect
• prevent
• make sure does not happen

8. Which best describes how people can prepare for earthquakes?

• People can use seismographs to predict earthquakes
• There is no way to prepare for earthquakes
• People can build earthquake- safe buildings in earthquake zones.
• People can use technology to stop earthquakes.

9. If you are indoors during an earthquake, you can seek safety.

• under a table
• near window
• outside
• stand near light poles

10. An emergency management specialist is someone who helps ___________ in emergency situation.

• people
• animals
• the earth