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Earthquakes Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What causes an earthquake?

a)

Movement of tectonic plates

b)

Heavy rainfall

c)

Strong winds

d)

Volcanic eruptions

2.

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

a)

Lithosphere

b)

Crust

c)

Core

d)

Mantle

3.

What is the term for the spot on the surface just above where an earthquake starts?

a)

Focus

b)

Epicenter

c)

Seismic point

d)

Hypocenter

4.

Which tectonic plates meet along the San Andreas Fault?

a)

Eurasian and Indo-Australian

b)

African and Antarctic

c)

Pacific and North American

d)

South American and Eurasian

5.

What is the magnitude range for a major earthquake?

a)

5 to 6.9

b)

7 to 7.9

c)

3 to 4.9

d)

8 or more

6.

What percentage of earthquakes occur along the Pacific Ocean's rim?

a)

50%

b)

60%

c)

70%

d)

80%

7.

What is the Ring of Fire known for?

a)

Frequent hurricanes

b)

Large number of volcanoes

c)

Desert landscapes

d)

Dense forests

8.

What should you do during an earthquake?

a)

Stay in bed

b)

Drop, cover, and hold on

c)

Stand under a doorway

d)

Run outside

9.

What is an aftershock?

a)

A smaller earthquake following the main shock

b)

A type of volcanic eruption

c)

A sudden flood after an earthquake

d)

A loud noise during an earthquake

10.

What is the purpose of an emergency kit during an earthquake?

a)

To measure seismic waves

b)

To ensure safety and survival

c)

To provide entertainment

d)

To predict future earthquakes

11.

Which region in the United States is affected by the New Madrid Seismic Zone?

a)

California

b)

Florida

c)

New York

d)

Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois

12.

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

a)

Tectonic plates scraping, bumping, or dragging along each other

b)

Heavy traffic

c)

Loud music

d)

Strong winds

13.

What is the magnitude of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?

a)

8.2

b)

7.8

c)

6.5

d)

9.0

14.

What should you do if you are under a piece of furniture during an earthquake?

a)

Stay still and quiet

b)

Hold on and move with the furniture

c)

Stand up and run

d)

Push the furniture away

15.

What is the main focus of geologists regarding earthquakes?

a)

Ignoring earthquakes

b)

Predicting earthquakes

c)

Stopping earthquakes

d)

Creating earthquakes

16.

What is the term for the vibrations that travel out from the epicenter?

a)

Light waves

b)

Sound waves

c)

Shock waves

d)

Seismic waves

17.

What should you do after an earthquake ends?

a)

Check for injuries and listen to a radio for warnings

b)

Go back to sleep

c)

Start cleaning immediately

d)

Ignore any aftershocks

18.

What is the main reason for damage and deaths during an earthquake?

a)

Loud noises

b)

Shaking causing structures to collapse

c)

Strong winds

d)

Heavy rainfall

19.

What is the best way to prepare for an earthquake?

a)

Ignore the possibility

b)

Build a new house

c)

Talk with family about safe places and have an emergency kit

d)

Move to another country