Depremler Hakkında Quiz

What is an earthquake?

• Sudden shaking of the Earth's surface

• A type of volcanic eruption

• A strong hurricane

• A large explosion underground

What causes most earthquakes?

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Excessive rainfall

• Strong winds

• Human-made construction

Where do most earthquakes occur?

• In the middle of continents

• At tectonic plate boundaries

• Under the desert

• Near the North and South Poles

Which device is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Sismograph

• Anemometer

Which scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Richter scale

• Celsius scale

• Decibel scale

• Newton scale

What is the name of the place where an earthquake begins?

• Epicenter

• Core

• Crater

• Focus

What safety rule applies during an earthquake?

• Stand next to windows

• Get under a study table or desk

• Use the elevators

• Run outside immediately

Can earthquakes trigger tsunamis? (True/False)

• True

• False

Can scientists predict exactly when an earthquake will occur? (True/False)

• True

• False

Can there be small earthquakes (aftershocks) after a major earthquake? (True/False)

• True

• False