Earthquake Quiz

What is an earthquake?

• A type of storm

• The shaking of the ground due to moving or colliding pieces of the Earth's crust

• A volcanic eruption

• A flood

What are the pieces of the Earth's crust called?

• Tectonic plates

• Seismic belts

• Fault lines

• Shock waves

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

What is the San Andreas Fault?

• A type of earthquake

• A famous part of the Ring of Fire

• A type of volcanic eruption

• A seismic belt

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Fault line

• Seismic belt

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

• Heavy rainfall

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Loud noises

• Strong winds

Where do most earthquakes occur?

• In the desert

• On beaches

• Near the edges of tectonic plates

• In space

What natural phenomenon can earthquakes sometimes cause?

• Rainbows

• Tsunamis

• Snowstorms

• Sunny weather

How can earthquakes affect rivers?

• Change their color

• Make them dry up instantly

• Alter their course

• Make them flow uphill

How do earthquakes affect buildings?

• They make them stronger

• They have no effect

• They can cause damage or collapse

• They paint them