Faults and Earthquakes

Scientists use different ways to find out if a fault is active. Which one is NOT included?

• Scientist created a fault model.

• Scientist observed the surroundings.

• Scientist checked the country’s historical record.

• Scientist studied the past and present vibrations.

What will most likely happen every time a fault slips?

• The rocks will be stuck together.

• There will be no movement at all.

• There will be movement right away.

• The rocks will suddenly slip and will generate an earthquake.

Which of the following refers to the vibrations produced by an earthquake?

• Tidal waves

• Seismic waves

• Pressure waves

• Sea-surface waves

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Earthquakes happen along a fault line. Which of the following is NOT true about faults?

• It can be found on land.

• It can be found under the sea.

• It is where fault cyclone starts.

• It is a break in the Earth’s crust

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Energy from inside the Earth makes the ground move. Which of the following is the reason why there is no movement right away?

• Friction causes the delay on the movement of the ground.

• There is no movement right away because of the vibration of the rocks.

• There is no movement right away because of the bending of the rocks.

• The rapid release of energy causes the delay of the movement of the ground.

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Earthquakes are common occurrence in Japan, Indonesia, and Philippines. Why is this so?

• Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are surrounded by seas.

• Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are located near the equator.

• Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are considered archipelagic countries.

• Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are found within the Pacific Ring of fire.

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What do you call the spot above the focus on the surface of the Earth?

• Fault

• Crust

• Focus

• Epicenter

Scientists use different ways to describe how powerful an earthquake is. Which method refers to noting the effects of the earthquake on people, structures, and the surroundings?

• Focus

• Intensity

• Epicenter

• Magnitude

Which factor keeps the rocks from slipping past each other?

• The depth of the rocks.

• The bending of the rocks.

• The arrangement of rocks.

• The roughness of the rocks.

Not every fault movement beneath the sea will produce a tsunami. Which of the following fault movements will result to such occurrence?

• String movement

• Vertical movement

• Sideward movement

• Horizontal movement

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