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Earthquakes Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What causes an earthquake?

Volcanic eruptions

Solar flares

Heavy rainfall

Movement of tectonic plates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which layer of the Earth is compared to the eggshell in the text?

Core

Crust

Lithosphere

Mantle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the area where tectonic plates meet?

Rift

Seismic zone

Epicenter

Fault

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an aftershock?

The initial shock of an earthquake

A volcanic eruption

A smaller earthquake following the main shock

A tsunami caused by an earthquake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the magnitude range for a major earthquake?

8 or more

5 to 6.9

3 to 4.9

7 to 7.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the spot on the surface just above where an earthquake starts?

Seismic point

Hypocenter

Focus

Epicenter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region is known as the Ring of Fire?

Arctic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

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