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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates?
a. Epicenter
b. Fault
c. Seismograph
d. P-wave
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a safety precaution to take during an earthquake?
a. Stand near windows
b. Drop, cover, and hold on
c. Stay away from tall furniture
d. Stay indoors
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?
a. Richter Scale
b. Beaufort Scale
c. Mercalli Scale
d. Fujita Scale
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the instrument used to detect and record earthquakes?
a. Seismometer
b. Barometer
c. Hygrometer
d. Anemometer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the phenomenon where an earthquake causes the ground to shake?
a. Seismology
b. Tsunami
c. Aftershock
d. Tremor
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?
a. Crust
b. Mantle
c. Outer core
d. Inner core
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves?
a. Volcano
b. Tsunami
c. Earthquake
d. Landslide
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