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WorksheetsSCIENCE6 Q4 W2 (EARTHQUAKE & VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which is NOT caused by an earthquake?
A. Occurrence of tsunami
B. Formation of new rocks
C. Incidence of landslides and mudslides
D. Destruction of old and weak structures
When is an area surrounding a volcano NOT considered a
danger area?
A. stable and far from the crater
B. might experience landslides
C. might be buried in lava
D. might experience a range of earthquake shocks
This refers to the amount of energy released by an earthquake
from its focus.
A. Intensity
B. Magnitude
C. Epicenter
D. Focus
How will you keep yourself safe during calamities?
A. Disregard the precautionary measures
B. Follow the precautionary measures
C. Ignore the precautionary measures
D. Both a and c
Which of the following event causes an earthquake?
A. changing temperature
B. too much heat from the sun
C. mixture of crustal plates
D. movement of crustal plates
Where does an earthquake originate?
A. Epicenter
B. Focus
C. intensity
D. Magnitude
What kind of volcanic eruption when there is a large amount of
pyroclastic are ejected by the volcano into the air?
A. Quiet eruption
B. Nonexplosive eruption
C. Explosive eruption
D. None of the above
Which of the following event causes an earthquake?
A. Mixture of crustal plates
B. Too much heat from the sun
C. Movement of crustal plates
D. Changing temperatures
What does PHIVOLCS mean?
A. Philippine Institute of Volcanology
B. Philippine Institute of Volcanologists
C. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
D. Philippine Institute of Volcanologists and Seismologists
At what magnitude can an earthquake cause displacement
of buildings and cracks on the earth’s surface?
A. Magnitude 5
B. Magnitude 6
C. Magnitude 7
D. Magnitude 8
When lava just flows out of the crater and gaps along
the sides of the volcano, it is an explosive eruption.
TRUE
FALSE
Earthquakes may happen when crustal plates move.
TRUE
FALSE
When magma flows on the surface, it is already called
lava.
TRUE
FALSE
An earthquake may happen after a volcanic eruption.
TRUE
FALSE
Volcanic eruptions can destroy properties and kill
people.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following should NOT be done during an earthquake
when you are inside a building?
A. Seek shelter in a doorway or take cover under a heavy table
B. Be aware of the possibility of open electrical lines.
C. Familiarize yourself the routes you will take to get out fromthe
building in case of an earthquake.
D. Rush to the doors and get in an elevator.
Which precautionary measures should be done before an
earthquake?
A. Cover your nose with a damp cloth.
B.Prepare an emergency survival kit.
C. Do not cross bridges if you are driving.
D. Check yourself and every family member for injury.
Which of these is not observed when a volcano is about to erupt?
A. earthquake
B.lahar
C. rumbling sound
D. unusual behavior of animals
Which government agency monitors and issues warning on
volcanic activities?
A. PAGASA
B.DENR
C. BFM
D. PHIVOLCS
What must the people living in Volcanic Danger Zone do before a
volcano erupts.
A. Listen to the latest bulletin.
B.Make the necessary repairs on roofing.
C. Follow government advice.
D. All of the above
