Plate Tectonics to Disaster Preparedness Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

Which type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates move apart?

• Transform Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Subduction Zone

• Convergent Boundary

What is the term for the point inside the Earth where an earthquake starts?

• Seismograph

• Fault

• Focus

• Epicenter

Which type of volcano is characterized by a broad, gently sloping shape?

• Shield

• Composite

• Cinder Cone

• Stratovolcano

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

• Atlantis

Which scale measures the intensity of an earthquake?

• Richter Scale

• Mercalli Scale

• Seismograph

• Magnitude Scale

What is the term for the large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes?

• Cyclone

• Wave Surge

• Typhoon

• Tsunami

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of liquid iron and nickel?

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

• Mantle

What is the primary cause of volcanic earthquakes?

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Magma movement

• Seismic waves

• Human activities

Which department in the Philippines is responsible for disaster risk management?

• Department of Agriculture

• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

• Department of Education

• Department of Health