
Understanding Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Authored by Mr. Feng
Geography
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of most earthquakes?
Volcanic eruptions
Tectonic plate movements
Meteor impacts
Human activities
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are tsunamis most commonly formed?
By underwater volcanic eruptions
By underwater earthquakes
By strong winds
By landslides into the ocean
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scale is most commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?
Richter scale
Mercalli scale
Beaufort scale
Fujita scale
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the focus of an earthquake?
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake
The point within the Earth where the earthquake starts
The area affected by the earthquake
The strongest point of the earthquake
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the epicentre of an earthquake?
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus
The point within the Earth where the earthquake starts
The area affected by the earthquake
The strongest point of the earthquake
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a type of seismic wave?
Sound wave
Light wave
P-wave
Radio wave
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main impact of a tsunami on coastal areas?
Increased rainfall
Strong winds
Large, destructive waves
Earthquakes
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