Earthquakes Quiz

What causes an earthquake?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

• Heavy rainfall

• Movement of tectonic plates

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

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

• Mantle

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

• Rift

• Seismic zone

• Epicenter

• Fault

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

What is the magnitude range for a major earthquake?

• 8 or more

• 5 to 6.9

• 3 to 4.9

• 7 to 7.9

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

• Seismic point

• Hypocenter

• Focus

• Epicenter

Which region is known as the Ring of Fire?

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Which fault is responsible for many earthquakes in California?

• Hayward Fault

• San Andreas Fault

• New Madrid Fault

• Cascadia Fault

What should you do during an earthquake?

• Stand under a doorway

• Run outside

• Stay in bed

• Drop, cover, and hold on

What instrument is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Barometer

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer