Earthquake Quiz

What causes an earthquake?

• Movements along Earth’s lithosphere faults

• The eruption of a volcano

• Sudden temperature changes in the mantle

• Atmospheric pressure variations

What is the name of the point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates?

• Epicenter

• Focus

• Fault

• Seismometer

Which type of seismic wave moves particles in a push-pull motion?

• Surface waves

• Primary waves (P-waves)

• Secondary waves (S-waves)

• Tertiary waves

Volcanoes that are not associated with plate boundaries are called:

• Composite volcanoes

• Hot spots

• Shield volcanoes

• Cinder cones

What scale is used to measure earthquake magnitude?

• Richter Scale

• Intensity Scale

• Plate Scale

• Fault Scale

Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and basaltic lava?

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone

• Supervolcano

What instrument is used to determine the distance to an earthquake’s epicenter?

• Barometer

• Seismometer

• Thermometer

• Hydrometer

What type of plate boundary is typically associated with shallow earthquakes?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

Which seismic waves are the slowest and cause the most destruction?

• P-waves

• S-waves

• Surface waves

• T-waves

What is the primary cause of volcanic eruptions?

• Rising magma due to plate movement

• Earth’s rotation

• Temperature changes in the core

• Gravitational pull from the moon