Earthquake and Seismic Waves Quiz

What is the primary focus of today's lesson?

• Volcanic eruptions

• General sciences

• Biology

• Physics

Which of the following is NOT a type of fault?

• Strike-slip fault

• Normal fault

• Reverse fault

• Lateral fault

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Tsunamis

• Landslides

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Volcanic eruptions

Which type of seismic wave is the fastest?

• S waves

• Love waves

• Rayleigh waves

• P waves

What was the magnitude of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake?

• 10.0

• 9.1 to 9.3

• 8.5

• 7.8

What is the hypocenter of an earthquake also known as?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Fault plane

• Tectonic plate

Which type of wave causes a horizontal shifting of the Earth?

• S waves

• P waves

• Love waves

• Rayleigh waves

What should you do during an earthquake?

• Run outside immediately

• Stay in bed

• Find a protective surface and hold

• Stand under a doorway

What was the primary cause of the 1990 Luzon earthquake?

• Landslide

• Tsunami

• Strike-slip movement

• Volcanic eruption

What phenomenon is produced by an undersea earthquake?

• Low tide

• Tsunami

• Flash flood

• High tide