Earthquakes, Faults, and Typhoons Quiz

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire known for?

• Rich mineral resources

• Tropical climate

• Frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• High population density

What is a fault in geological terms?

• A volcanic eruption

• A break between two pieces of plates

• An earthquake's epicenter

• A type of rock formation

What does the focus of an earthquake refer to?

• The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake

• The place where the first break happens underground

• The area where seismic waves are strongest

• The location of the fault line

Which type of fault occurs due to tension?

• Normal fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Oblique fault

• Reverse fault

What scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?

• Tsunami Scale

• Richter Scale

• Modified Mercalli Scale

• Seismic Scale

What is a tsunami primarily caused by?

• Meteor impacts

• High winds

• Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions

• Tropical storms

What is the main characteristic of a tropical cyclone?

• Heavy rains and strong winds

• Cold temperatures

• Low humidity

• Stable weather patterns

What is the eye of a typhoon?

• The outer edge of the storm

• The center of the storm with calm weather

• The area with the strongest winds

• The point where the storm first forms

What agency provides information about typhoons in the Philippines?

• Philippine Red Cross

• NASA

• PAG-ASA

• NOAA

What happens to a tropical cyclone when it reaches land?

• It becomes a hurricane

• It loses strength

• It disappears

• It gains strength