WorksheetsEarthquake
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
An _________ is a natural phenomenon when the Earth’s surface suddenly shakes or trembles.
fault
earthquake
plate
When two plates slide past each other, they create a _________.
fault
flood
fire
It is the point of origin of an earthquake found below the Earth’s surface.
hypocenter
epicenter
center
It is the point of origin of an earthquake found above the focus on Earth’s surface.
hypocenter
epicenter
center
It is the study of earthquakes.
Meteorology
Geology
Seismology
An instrument used to detect and record earthquakes is called _______________.
Seismograph
Thermometer
Stethoscope
It is the measure of the effect of the strength of an earthquake.
magnitude
intensity
force
A ___________is a type of earthquake which is caused by a volcanic activity.
collapse earthquake
volcanic earthquake
tectonic earthquake
A __________ is an earthquake caused by the movement of the crustal and tectonic plates.
collapse earthquake
volcanic earthquake
tectonic earthquake
It is the reason why the Philippines experience a lot of tectonic and volcanic earthquakes.
The Philippines lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire
The weather in the Philippines is always hot.
A tectonic earthquake is caused by strong volcanic eruptions.
True
False
PAGASA monitors earthquakes in the Philippines.
True
False
Seismologists use the Rossi-Forel Scale to measure the intensity of an earthquake.
True
False
A subduction zone is where tectonic plates curve down into the mantle.
True
False
What does NDRRMC stands for?
(a)
