Faults and Earthquakes Quiz

Which type of fault occurs when the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall?

• Reverse fault

• Normal fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Thrust fault

A reverse fault is characterized by:

• The hanging wall moving up relative to the footwall

• Horizontal slipping of rock layers

• No movement between fault blocks

• Formation of volcanic cones

Which type of fault is most associated with earthquakes in the Philippines?

• Strike-slip fault

• Normal fault

• Reverse fault

• Transform fault

Movements along faults generate earthquakes because:

• Rocks release stored energy suddenly

• Rocks melt and form magma

• Rocks expand due to heat

• Water seeps into cracks

The strength of an earthquake is measured by its:

• Intensity

• Magnitude

• Aftershocks

• Focus depth

The intensity of an earthquake refers to:

• The total energy released

• The effects and damage felt on the surface

• The number of aftershocks

• The location of the epicenter

PHIVOLCS provides a tool called:

• Earthquake Meter

• FaultFinder

• SeismoMap

• GeoLocator

The point beneath the Earth's surface where an earthquake originates is called:

• Epicenter

• Focus

• Crust

• Fault line

The point directly above the focus on Earth's surface is called the:

• Hypocenter

• Fault plane

• Epicenter

• Magnitude point

Underwater earthquakes may generate:

• Typhoons

• Landslides

• Tsunamis

• Monsoons