Earthquakes and Faults Quiz

What causes earthquakes?

• Release of energy in the Earth's crust

• Heavy rain

• Volcanic eruptions

• Strong winds

What is a normal fault?

• Horizontal movement

• Hanging wall moves upward

• No movement

• Hanging wall moves downward

Where is the Philippine Fault System located?

• In the desert

• In the mountains

• In the ocean

• Across the Philippines

What type of fault is the West Valley Fault?

• Transform fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Reverse fault

• Normal fault

What happens when stress exceeds friction on a fault?

• The rocks melt

• The fault disappears

• The rocks stay still

• The fault slips

What is the PHIVOLCS FaultFinder App used for?

• Cooking recipes

• Visualizing active faults

• Playing games

• Studying plants

What type of movement do strike-slip faults have?

• Circular movement

• No movement

• Vertical movement

• Horizontal movement

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

• Tectonic forces

• Human activities

• Weather changes

• Animal movements

What is the Leyte Fault part of?

• Philippine Fault Zone

• Mountain ranges

• River systems

• Desert areas

What do seismic waves result from?

• Wind

• Rainfall

• Sudden movement of faults

• Sunlight