Ducksters Earthquake Quiz

What causes an earthquake?

• Volcanoes erupting.

• Rainwater seeps into the ground.

• The sun heats up the Earth's surface.

• Two large pieces of the Earth's crust suddenly slip.

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Where do earthquakes usually occur?

• In the desert.

• In the ocean.

• On the edges of tectonic plates.

• In the middle of tectonic plates.

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What are foreshocks?

• The strongest part of an earthquake.

• Waves in the ocean caused by earthquakes.

• Earthquakes that happen after the main earthquake.

• Earthquakes that happen before the main earthquake.

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What device is used to measure seismic waves?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

What is the scale called that measures the strength of an earthquake?

• Beaufort Scale

• Moment Magnitude Scale

• Decibel Scale

• Fahrenheit Scale

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

• The point where the earthquake is weakest.

• The point directly above the hypocenter on the surface.

• The point where the earthquake starts below the surface.

• The point where the earthquake ends.

What is a tsunami?

• A type of earthquake.

• A large wave in the ocean caused by an earthquake.

• A type of cloud.

• A mountain formed by tectonic plates.

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Which state in the US is the most seismically active?

• Florida

• Alaska

• Texas

• California

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What was the magnitude of the largest earthquake ever recorded?

• 7.5

• 9.6

• 8.9

• 10.0

Can scientists predict earthquakes?

• Yes, they can predict the exact time and place.

• No, but they can stop them from happening.

• No, they cannot predict earthquakes.

• Yes, but only in certain countries.

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