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WW1_Emerald

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

The lithosphere of the earth is broken into numerous segments called ______.

a)

core

b)

crust

c)

mantle

d)

plates

2.

Plate tectonics suggest that the Earth's crust is made up of plates interact in various ways producing

a)

earthquake

b)

mountain

c)

volcanoes

d)

all of the above

3.

All of the following statements best describe a volcano except

a)

A volcano can be active, dormant, and extinct.

b)

A volcano is usually found in the middle part of the continents.

c)

A volcano is a conical mountain with an opening called crater.

d)

A volcano contains magma and other materials which build up its conical shape.

4.

All of the following are true about the location of volcanoes except

a)

Volcanoes are randomly distributed.

b)

The majority of volcanoes are found along the edges of continents.

c)

Volcanoes are found in areas where earthquakes cease to occur.

d)

Volcanoes are formed along the boundaries between two lithospheric plates.

5.

Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines?

a)

Mt. Apo in Davao

b)

Mt. Bud Datu in Sulu

c)

Mt. Isarog in Camarines Sur

d)

Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental

6.

Which volcano is listed in the table has the greatest number of historical eruptions?

a)

Mt. Iraya

b)

Mt. Kanlaon

c)

Mt. Taal

d)

Mt. Mayon

7.

Which volcano listed in the table erupted for a long period but still active volcano?

a)

Mt. Iraya

b)

Mt. Kanlaon

c)

Mt. Taal

d)

Mt. Mayon

8.

Which place will be greatly affected by an earthquake?

a)

Albay

b)

Quezon

c)

Manila

d)

Bulacan

9.

Which place is the farthest from the earthquake's epicenter?

a)

Albay

b)

Quezon

c)

Manila

d)

Bulacan

10.

Which place is closely affected when Albay is damaged by an earthquake?

a)

Albay

b)

Quezon

c)

Batangas

d)

Manila

11.

All of the following is true about the location of earthquake, volcanoes, and mountain ranges except

a)

They are usually located at the edges of continents.

b)

Some are found in place where most of the volcanic eruption occurs.

c)

They are not randomly distributed.

d)

They are widely distributed in any area of the lithosphere.

12.

All of the following are necessary precautions before and earthquake except

a)

Prepare an emergency kit for the whole family to be used during and after an earthquake.

b)

Keep updated on the different updates about the occurrence of earthquakes in your areas.

c)

Stay away from the possible falling debris in your location.

d)

Ignore precautionary measures given by authorities.

13.

You were asked to locate the epicenter of a recent earthquake. Which correct sequence of events should you follow?

I. Determine the difference in the arrival time of S and P waves recorded from each of the seismological stations.

II. Use the triangulation method to locate the center.

III. Obtain data from three seismological stations.

IV. Determine the distance of the epicenter from the stations.

a)

I, III, II, IV

b)

III, I, IV, II

c)

III, IV, I, II

d)

IV, II, I, III

14.

All of the following are the basis that an area is earthquake prone except

a)

Volcanic activities in the area openly occur.

b)

The area is situated at the fault line.

c)

An area is place where s mountain range is also located.

d)

The area is closer to bodies of water such as rivers and lakes.

15.

All of the places in the world are prone to earthquakes except

a)

Western Coast of North America

b)

Western Coast of South America

c)

East and South Asia

d)

Northernmost area