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WorksheetsEarthquakes Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What causes an earthquake?
Movement of tectonic plates
Heavy rainfall
Strong winds
Volcanic eruptions
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
Lithosphere
Crust
Core
Mantle
What is the term for the spot on the surface just above where an earthquake starts?
Focus
Epicenter
Seismic point
Hypocenter
Which tectonic plates meet along the San Andreas Fault?
Eurasian and Indo-Australian
African and Antarctic
Pacific and North American
South American and Eurasian
What is the magnitude range for a major earthquake?
5 to 6.9
7 to 7.9
3 to 4.9
8 or more
What percentage of earthquakes occur along the Pacific Ocean's rim?
50%
60%
70%
80%
What is the Ring of Fire known for?
Frequent hurricanes
Large number of volcanoes
Desert landscapes
Dense forests
What should you do during an earthquake?
Stay in bed
Drop, cover, and hold on
Stand under a doorway
Run outside
What is an aftershock?
A smaller earthquake following the main shock
A type of volcanic eruption
A sudden flood after an earthquake
A loud noise during an earthquake
What is the purpose of an emergency kit during an earthquake?
To measure seismic waves
To ensure safety and survival
To provide entertainment
To predict future earthquakes
Which region in the United States is affected by the New Madrid Seismic Zone?
California
Florida
New York
Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois
What is the main cause of earthquakes?
Tectonic plates scraping, bumping, or dragging along each other
Heavy traffic
Loud music
Strong winds
What is the magnitude of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?
8.2
7.8
6.5
9.0
What should you do if you are under a piece of furniture during an earthquake?
Stay still and quiet
Hold on and move with the furniture
Stand up and run
Push the furniture away
What is the main focus of geologists regarding earthquakes?
Ignoring earthquakes
Predicting earthquakes
Stopping earthquakes
Creating earthquakes
What is the term for the vibrations that travel out from the epicenter?
Light waves
Sound waves
Shock waves
Seismic waves
What should you do after an earthquake ends?
Check for injuries and listen to a radio for warnings
Go back to sleep
Start cleaning immediately
Ignore any aftershocks
What is the main reason for damage and deaths during an earthquake?
Loud noises
Shaking causing structures to collapse
Strong winds
Heavy rainfall
What is the best way to prepare for an earthquake?
Ignore the possibility
Build a new house
Talk with family about safe places and have an emergency kit
Move to another country
