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WorksheetsEarthquakes and Faults Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the region around the Pacific Ocean that is commonly hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
Volcano Belt
Circle of Destruction
Ring of Fire
Atlantic Ring
What is a break in the earth's crust where significant movement has taken place?
Fault
Crevice
Ridge
Fracture
What is the portion of the table directly above where the stone was struck in the earthquake activity?
Seismic Center
Focus
Epicenter
Tremor Point
What is the strength of an earthquake perceived and felt by people in a certain locality?
Tremor Power
Seismic Force
Intensity
Magnitude
What type of fault forms when the hanging wall moves up?
Normal Fault
Reverse Fault
Sideways Fault
Transcurrent Fault
What should you do during an earthquake if you are in bed?
Jump out the window
Hide under the bed
Run outside
Stay where you are
What should you do after an earthquake in case of aftershocks?
Stay away from damaged buildings
Run towards the epicenter
Ignore the aftershocks
Go home immediately
What is the energy released by an earthquake at its focus called?
Magnitude
Tremor Energy
Seismic Power
Intensity
What is the place where the earthquake originates called?
Epicenter
Seismic Center
Focus
Tremor Origin
What is the main component of a fault where the action is?
Rock Mass
Fault Plane
Foot Wall
Hanging Wall
