Understanding Earthquakes: A Quiz

What is the measure used to determine the intensity of an earthquake?

• Intensity meter

• Magnitude scale

• Seismic scale

• Richter scale

What natural disaster in history is noted for having killed almost a million people?

• The San Francisco earthquake

• The Alaska earthquake

• The China earthquake in 1556

• The Tokyo earthquake

What are scientists who study earthquakes called?

• Geologists

• Meteorologists

• Seismologists

• Ecologists

Which fault is San Francisco located on?

• San Andreas Fault

• Nazca Fault

• Himalayan Fault

• Eurasian Fault

What is advised if you are caught in an earthquake while inside a modern building?

• Jump out of the window

• Stay inside and find shelter

• Use the elevator to go down

• Run outside immediately

How much more powerful is an earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale compared to one measuring 4.0?

• 1000 times

• 2000 times

• 500 times

• 100 times

What major event occurred in San Francisco in 1906?

• A major flood

• An earthquake measuring 8.3

• A large fire

• A severe drought

What do the movements of earth's plates cause?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

• Tsunamis

What should you do if you are outdoors during an earthquake?

• Stand under a tree

• Move to an open area away from buildings

• Enter the nearest building

• Stay close to building walls

Which technology is primarily used to monitor earthquake activity?

• GPS satellites

• Seismographs

• Barometers

• Thermometers