Earthquake Quiz

What are the puzzle pieces of the Earth's surface called?

• Volcanic Rocks

• Seismic Waves

• Tectonic Plates

• Magma Chambers

What is the surface where tectonic plates slip called?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Fault

• Core

Which type of earthquake causes one plate to be forced over another?

• Subduction zone

• Transform fault

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

What instrument is used by Scientists to measure the intensity of an earthquake?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Seismograph

• Spectrometer

What is caused when earthquakes occur under water?

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

What is the place where the earthquake originates called?

• Abyss

• Hypocentre

• Epicenter

• Crater