Review Quiz

The following are earthquake hazards, EXCEPT _________

• a. ground rupture

• b. ground shaking

• c. landslide

• d. pollution

During the earthquake, it is the perceived strength of the earthquake based on its relative effect on people and structures; generally higher strength near the epicenter.

• a. intensity

• b. level

• c. magnitude

• d. strength

A noticeable rise and fall of waves is one of the natural signs of an approaching _______.

• a. earthquake

• b. landslide

• c. thunderstorm

• d. tsunami

If the strength of tsunami depends on height of tsunami waves, an earthquake depends on ___________

• a. intensity

• b. level

• c. magnitude

• d. strength

The following are the different geological processes, EXCEPT _________.

• plate tectonics

• weathering

• volcanic eruptions

• typhoon

• moonsoon

Valley Fault System’s areas are at high risk of which earthquake hazard?

• a. ground sinkhole

• b. ground shaking

• c. ground rupture

• d. tsunami