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WorksheetsEarth and Space Pre-test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following describes an active volcano?
The volcano has erupted within historical times.
Accounts of the eruptions were documented.
The volcano has erupted at least once within the last 10 000 years.
All of these.
What do you call the chain of submarine mountains rising from the seafloor?
oceanic ridges
sea volcanoes
oceanic volcanoes
sea ridges
What is the other term for mountain belts?
thrust belts
highland belts
orogenic belts
landscape belts
What do you call the chain of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean?
Pacific Volcanoes
Pacific Chain of Volcanoes
Pacific Ring of Fire
Lord of the Rings
Which of the following is not a phase in the life of a volcano?
active
endangered
dormant
extinct
What is the likelihood of earthquake occurence around the Pacific Ocean?
25%
50%
75%
90%
Which item refers to the point of origin of an earthquake?
intensity
epicenter
focus
magnitude
Which item refers to the point on the surface nearest the earthquake?
epicenter
intensity
focus
magnitude
Why are countries situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire more prone to earthquakes?
because they are far from the trenches
because they are located near the equator
because earthquake epicenters are located in the same area
because they are surrounded by different landforms
Which part of the Earth has the most number of recorded earthquakes?
Arctic region
Atlantic region
Indian region
Pacific region
The Philippines has more than 200 volcanoes.
TRUE
FALSE
The chain of volcanoes at the seafloor are called oceanic ridges.
TRUE
FALSE
Melted rock inside the Earth is called
magma.
water.
fire.
surface.
What is the definition of dormant?
sleeping
active
resting
extinct
Earthquakes occur in random spots.
TRUE
FALSE
Which province in the Philippines is Taal volcano located?
(a)
