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Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

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Class
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1.

What is an earthquake?

a)

A natural disaster caused by the shaking of the ground.

b)

A phenomenon caused by human activities.

c)

A type of weather event.

d)

A geological formation.

2.

What are the two main causes of earthquakes?

a)

Human activities and natural processes.

b)

Weather changes and geological formations.

c)

Volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.

d)

Tectonic plate movements and human activities.

3.

What is the theory that explains the occurrence of earthquakes?

a)

The theory of plate tectonics.

b)

The theory of weather patterns.

c)

The theory of volcanic activity.

d)

The theory of human impact.

4.

Fill in the blank: Earthquakes occur due to the (a)   of tectonic plates.

5.

What are the two theories of earthquake generation accepted today?

a)

Theory of expansion of the Earth's crust

b)

Theory of recovery of objects

6.

What are the precursory phenomena that may indicate an impending earthquake?

a)

Unusual uplift of the ground

b)

Change in the intensity of the Earth's magnetic field

c)

Change in the electrical conductivity of rocks

d)

Occurrence of small earthquakes

7.

What abnormal behavior of animals is associated with natural disasters?

a)

Abnormal soil uplift

b)

Changes in Earth's magnetic field intensity

c)

Changes in the electrical conductivity of rocks

d)

Minor earthquakes as a warning

e)

Higher than normal radon gas levels

8.

What special ability do animals have regarding earthquakes?

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9.

How do pigeons react before an earthquake?

a)

They fly away

b)

They become aggressive

c)

They gather in groups

d)

They stay calm

10.

What unusual behavior was observed in fish before the major earthquake in Kobe in 1995?

a)

They were caught in larger numbers than usual.

b)

They swam deeper into the ocean.

c)

They stopped eating.

d)

They changed color.

11.

Which animal is known to sense earthquakes before they occur?

a)

Dogs

b)

Cats

c)

Snakes

d)

Birds

12.

What did the carp do before the strong earthquake?

a)

Jumped to the surface of the water.

b)

Swam in circles.

c)

Hid under rocks.

d)

Sang loudly.

13.

What gas is mentioned as being released before an earthquake?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Sulfur Dioxide

d)

Nitrogen

14.

What unusual behavior was observed in snakes before earthquakes?

a)

They come out of hiding.

b)

They become aggressive.

c)

They stay still.

d)

They change color.

15.

What did the frogs do before the earthquake in Tangshan?

a)

They migrated in large numbers.

b)

They stayed in the water.

c)

They became silent.

d)

They changed their habitat.

16.

What behavior did dogs exhibit before the Kobe earthquake?

a)

They showed signs of panic.

b)

They slept more than usual.

c)

They barked less.

d)

They ignored their owners.

17.

What unusual behaviors do dogs exhibit before an earthquake?

a)

They run around and show signs of panic.

b)

They hide in a corner.

c)

They bark loudly.

d)

They sleep peacefully.

18.

What do cats generally do before an earthquake?

a)

Climb high trees.

b)

Run away.

c)

Bark.

d)

Sleep.

19.

What behavior did rats exhibit before the 1923 earthquake?

a)

They fled.

b)

They gathered.

c)

They slept.

d)

They fought.

20.

What relationship did the Chinese find regarding earthquakes?

a)

The relationship between earthquakes and groundwater levels.

b)

The relationship between earthquakes and weather.

c)

The relationship between earthquakes and animal behavior.

d)

The relationship between earthquakes and human activity.

21.

Since ancient times, the Chinese have researched the relationship between earthquakes and groundwater levels. What was reported between 1981-1985?

a)

There were 27 instances of groundwater level decrease.

b)

There were 3 instances of groundwater level increase.

c)

There were 3 instances of groundwater waves.

d)

There were 12 instances of abnormal sea level changes.

22.

In 1975, what was significant about the prediction of earthquakes in China's coastal areas?

a)

It was the first prediction of its kind in the world.

b)

It was the first time groundwater levels were measured.

c)

It was the first time sea levels were monitored.

d)

It was the first time earthquakes were recorded.

23.

What happens to groundwater levels before an earthquake of 7 Richter or higher?

a)

They change abnormally for years in advance.

b)

They remain stable.

c)

They increase significantly.

d)

They decrease gradually.

24.

What is the special underground signal that indicates an earthquake?

a)

The sound of underground vibrations.

b)

The change in groundwater levels.

c)

The increase in sea levels.

d)

The decrease in temperature.

25.

What is the special sound of underground tremors that indicates an earthquake?

a)

Sound of a complaint

b)

Sound of a storm

c)

Sound of an explosion

d)

Sound of an engine

26.

What percentage of people heard the rumbling sound clearly after the earthquake in 1967?

a)

90%

b)

95%

c)

80%

d)

100%

27.

What are the types of underground tremor sounds that indicate an earthquake?

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28.

What is an earthquake?

a)

A natural disaster caused by the shaking of the ground.

b)

A phenomenon that occurs only in the ocean.

c)

A type of weather event.

d)

A man-made disaster.

29.

What sounds are commonly heard before an earthquake?

a)

Sound of a storm

b)

Sound of an explosion

c)

Sound of machinery

d)

Sound of a saw

30.

What do earthquake clouds indicate?

a)

They are a sign of an impending earthquake.

b)

They are a normal weather phenomenon.

c)

They indicate a storm is coming.

d)

They are unrelated to earthquakes.

31.

What is the sound of tearing fabric commonly heard?

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32.

What causes earthquakes?

a)

Human activities such as nuclear explosions, water retention in dams, and mining.

b)

Natural causes such as tectonic plate movements, volcanic eruptions, meteorite impacts, and landslides.

33.

How do foreshocks, mainshocks, and aftershocks differ?

a)

Foreshocks are smaller earthquakes that occur before the mainshock.

b)

Mainshocks are the largest earthquakes in a given time period.

c)

Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur after the mainshock.

34.

What can the severity of an earthquake indicate?

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35.

What is the largest earthquake in that period?

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36.

How does the magnitude of an earthquake relate to the amount of energy released?

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37.

What is the difference between magnitude and intensity of an earthquake?

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38.

What is the Mercalli scale and how does it measure earthquake intensity?

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39.

What is the epicenter of an earthquake and the point directly above it?

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40.

What is a fault with energy?

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41.

Can we predict the location, size, and time of an earthquake in advance?

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42.

What factors affect the damage caused by earthquakes?

a)

Magnitude of the earthquake

b)

Distance from the epicenter

c)

Soil and rock characteristics

43.

What are the impacts/damages caused by earthquakes?

a)

Structural damage to buildings

b)

Cracks on the ground

c)

Landslides

d)

Fires

44.

How can sand boil/lava mud erupt during an earthquake?

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45.

How does liquefaction occur during an earthquake?

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46.

How should communities in earthquake-prone areas prepare for earthquakes?

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47.

What should be done to prepare for an earthquake?

a)

Have a flashlight and batteries ready at home

b)

Learn basic first aid

c)

Have fire extinguishers at home

d)

Know the location of water shut-off valves, gas shut-off valves, and electrical circuit breakers

e)

Do not place heavy objects on shelves or high places

48.

What should you do during an earthquake?

a)

Do not use the elevator.

b)

If outdoors, crouch down and protect your head.

c)

Quickly turn off the gas.

d)

If in a room, quickly hide under a table and hold on.

e)

Stay calm and try not to panic.

49.

What should you do after the shaking stops?

a)

Follow news updates from relevant authorities.

b)

Ignore all instructions and act independently.

50.

What should you do to follow news from relevant government agencies through radio and television and strictly follow the recommendations?

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51.

When the relevant agency announces a return to normalcy after an earthquake, what should you do?

a)

Check the damage to buildings and houses.

b)

Request advice from experts on repairs.

c)

Strengthen the buildings to prepare for future earthquakes.

d)

All of the above.

52.

How many active faults are there in Thailand and how many provinces do they span?

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