WorksheetsUnit 3 Earthquakes Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
According to the map, where do most earthquake occur? Select all that apply.
a)
center of the continents
b)
edges of the ocean
c)
around an active volcano
d)
highest point of the country
e)
continental plate boundaries
2.
2. What occurs in the area known as the Ring of Fire? Select all that apply
a)
There are frequent earthquakes in the area.
b)
There are many oceans in the area.
c)
There are many fires in the area.
d)
There are many volcanic eruptions in the area.
e)
There are many wind storms in the area
3.
3. _____________ are breaks or cracks in the rocks that make Earth's crust.
a)
landforms
b)
earthquakes
c)
boundaries
d)
faults
4.
4. The amount of energy released by an earthquake is its ___________________
a)
earthquake
b)
wavelength
c)
magnitude
d)
transverse waves
5.
5. A seismograph detects earthquakes and records their seismic waves as curvy lines. The steeper the lines of a seismic wave, the ________________ the quake.
a)
weaker
b)
stronger
c)
there is no difference
6.
6. What kinds of waves do earthquakes produce? Select all that apply.
a)
seismic waves
b)
longitudinal waves
c)
transverse waves
d)
heat waves
7.
7. Scientists are sing new technology to try to ___________________ when an earthquake is coming.
a)
detect
b)
prevent
c)
make sure does not happen
8.
8. Which best describes how people can prepare for earthquakes?
a)
People can use seismographs to predict earthquakes
b)
There is no way to prepare for earthquakes
c)
People can build earthquake- safe buildings in earthquake zones.
d)
People can use technology to stop earthquakes.
9.
9. If you are indoors during an earthquake, you can seek safety.
a)
under a table
b)
near window
c)
outside
d)
stand near light poles
10.
10. An emergency management specialist is someone who helps ___________ in emergency situation.
a)
people
b)
animals
c)
the earth
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