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WorksheetsEarthquakes and Tectonic Plates
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
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1.
The epicenter of an earthquake is
a)
The point below the surface where rock begins to break and the first motion occurs
b)
The seismic station closest to the earthquake
c)
The place where the greatest damage occurs
d)
The point on the surface directly above the focus
2.
The Richter scale measures:
a)
the amount of radon gas released
b)
the damage caused
c)
the strength of an earthquake
d)
the weight of tectonic plates
3.
An instrument that detects and measures earthquakes is a
a)
seismogram
b)
focus seismic map
c)
focus
d)
seismograph
4.
The focus of an earthquake is
a)
The point (below Earth's surface) where rock breaks
b)
The closest seismic station
c)
The place where the greatest damage occurs
d)
A fault
5.
The huge pieces of the earth's crust are called ____________________________.
a)
crust
b)
plates
c)
directions
d)
seismos
6.
What is the name of this plate boundary that forms fold mountains and causes earthquakes?
a)
Conservative
b)
Collision
c)
Destructive
d)
Constructive
7.
Many earthquakes happen along the edge of...
a)
Countries
b)
Tectonic Plates
c)
Climate Zones
d)
None of the above.
8.
Which ocean in the world is also known as the "Ring of Fire"
a)
Atlantic
b)
Indian
c)
Arctic
d)
Pacific
9.
Odd one out: Which one of these effects are NOT a primary effect of an earthquake?
a)
People are killed or injured
b)
Damage to buildings
c)
Famine
d)
Homes destroyed
10.
What is the best explanation for why oceanic crust is subducted by continental crust?
a)
The oceanic crust is cooler than continental crust.
b)
Continental crust is denser than oceanic crust.
c)
Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust.
d)
The oceanic crust is hotter than continental crust.
11.
Which of the following geographic features would not be produced by subduction?
a)
A volcanic rift valley.
b)
Volcanoes
c)
A deep, offshore trench
d)
A ridge of mountains close to the ocean.
12.
True or False: Any place where 2 tectonic plates meet can create a subduction zone.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Which scaled measures impacts of earthquakes based on observations made by people during an earthquake?
a)
Richter Scale
b)
Modified Mercalli Scale
c)
Moment Magnitude Scale
d)
Seismic scale
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