Understanding Plate Boundaries and Earthquakes

Which of these are plate boundaries where volcanoes occur?

• Constructive

• Destructive

• Conservative

• Collision Zone

Which of the following is a primary cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate movement

• Heavy rainfall

• Solar flares

What is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale

• Moment magnitude scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

What scale is used to measure the feel and damage from earthquakes?

• Richter scale
• Moment magnitude scale
• Seismic intensity scale
• Modified Mercalli scale

How do tectonic plates primarily move (select two)?

• Ridge push and slab pull

• Through convection currents in the mantle

• Due to ocean currents

• By the rotation of the Earth

What is a common effect of earthquakes on society?

• Increased rainfall

• Tsunamis

• Improved air quality

• Decreased volcanic activity

What is the point where the earthquake actually occurs called?

• Focus

• Epicentre

• Fault line

• Earthquake zone

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's origin?

• Hypocentre

• Epicentre

• Focus

• Seismic point

Which of the following is an environmental effect of earthquakes?

• Damaged power cables

• Landslides

• Tectonic plate movement

• Volcanic eruptions

What is an economic effect of earthquakes - select two.

• Disruption of local businesses

• Increased tourism revenue
• Higher unemployment rates

• Improved agricultural output