Science Quiz-Week 1-Earthquake

1. Which of the following best describes an earthquake?

• a) A volcanic eruption.

• b) A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust.

• c) A large ocean wave.

• d) A severe thunderstorm.

2. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the:

• Hypocenter.

• Fault Line

• Epicenter

• Seismic Zone

3. The Richter scale measures an earthquake's:

• Intensity

• Damage

• Magnitude

• Frequency

4. Which type of seismic wave travels fastest?

• Surface waves

• S-waves

• P-waves

• Love waves

5.What is an earthquake?

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