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WorksheetsUnderstanding Facts about Earthquakes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location?
Focus
Intensity
Epicenter
Magnitude
It measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake.
Focus
Intensity
Epicenter
Magnitude
Which of these statements is/are true?
Intensity and magnitude are the same
Magnitude is expressed in Roman Numerals
Magnitude can be measured by the seismograph
Intensity is measured with the use of phonograph
It is the location on the Earth where Earthquake starts.
Epicenter
Focus
Fault
Ground
It refers to the location on the surface of the Earth directly above where the earthquake starts.
Epicenter
Hypocenter
Fault line
Focus
It is an instrument used to measure and record details of earthquake
Seismograph
Stenograph
Thermometer
Microscope
Intensity is expressed in terms of ______.
Roman Numerals
Hindu-Arabic Numerals
Any way you liike
Letters
The acronym PHIVOLCS stands for ______________________________.
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seisnology
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Sismology
Philippine Institution of Volcanology and Seismology
It caused an Earthquake in the past and can generate more in the future.
Active Epicenter
Active Fault
Active Focus
Active Vibration
What intensity can destroy all man-made structure?
Intensity I
Intensity IX
Intensity X
Intensity VII
