Earthquake and Tectonic Plate Concepts

Which of the following is NOT one of the Earth's four major layers?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

What are the massive pieces of rock that make up the Earth's skin called?

• Continental shelves

• Tectonic plates

• Fault lines

• Mantle rocks

Approximately how many major tectonic plates are there on Earth?

• 7

• 10

• 15

• 20

What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Shifting and sliding of tectonic plates

• Ocean currents

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

Which type of tectonic plate movement occurs when plates crash into each other, causing one to slide under another or form mountains?

• Lateral Sliding

• Spreading

• Subduction

• Transformation

What is the "Ring of Fire" primarily known for?

• Its unique marine life

• Its calm and stable geological activity

• A high concentration of earthquakes and active volcanoes

• Its vast coral reefs

What device do scientists use to detect and measure the vibrations given off by an earthquake?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

What is a seismologist?

• A person who studies volcanoes

• A person who studies ocean currents

• A person who studies earthquakes

• A person who studies weather patterns