
Earthquake and Seismic Waves Worksheet
Authored by ANGELITA TEODORO
Science
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about P waves is correct?
They can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
They are slower than S waves
They are slower than S waves
They cause the most destruction during earthquakes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which wave is usually detected first by seismograph during an earthquake?
P wave
S wave
Surface wave
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An instrument that detects and measures seismic waves.
Seismograph
Thermometer
Barometer
Speedometer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
These are shock waves produced by an earthquake.
seismic wave
earthquake wave
tsunami wave
tidal wave
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)?
To study and monitor earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis in the Philippines
To monitor weather patterns and typhoons
To regulate mining and natural resources
To provide agricultural forecasts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes based on the amplitude of seismic waves.
Richter scale
Seismic wave
Magnitude Scale
Mercalli scale
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates is called _____
Focus
Epicenter
Magnitude
Intensity
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