Earthquake Quiz
Test Your Earthquake Knowledge
Take our engaging quiz to enhance your understanding of earthquakes and their effects. This quiz covers various aspects, including seismic waves, preparedness, and the phenomena caused by earthquakes.
Challenge yourself and learn about:
- The science behind earthquakes
- Types of seismic waves
- Preparedness strategies
What do you call the vibration of the Earth produced by the rapid release of energy within the lithosphere?
Tornado
Tsunami
Earthquake
Volcanic Eruption
What are earthquakes that occur soon after a major earthquake?
Aftershock
Foreshock
Epicenter
Elastic rebound
What comes before a major earthquake?
Aftershock
Foreshock
Landslide
Magma movement
What is an instrument that records seismic waves?
Moment Magnitude Scale
Richter Scale
Seismograph
Sonogram
Circle ALL the related hazards that can be caused by earthquakes.
Seismic shaking
Liquefacation
Mudflows
Tsunamis
Which of the following is NOT a fact about P waves
It is called a primary or compressional wave.
It travels faster than S waves.
Stronger than S waves.
Travels throug liquids and solids.
Which of the following is NOT a fact about S waves?
It is also called a shear wave.
It travels more slowly than P waves.
Stronger in power than P waves.
It can only travel through solids and gases.
Which scale is the best at measuring an earthquake's strength?
Richter scale
Moment Magnitude Scale
They are the exact same.
What occurs when loose rocks and soil on slopes move?
Liquefaction
Landslides
Tsunami
Seismic shaking
What is a wave that forms when the ocean floor shifts suddenly during an earthquake called?
Liquefaction
Landslides
Tsunami
Seismic shaking
What should you do in the case of an earthquake?
Stop, drop and roll
Drop, cover, and hold
Move under a tree if outdoors
Which of the following is NOT true of a body wave?
They travel slower than a body wave.
They are larger than a body wave.
They can move up-and-down and side-to-side.
They are not as destructive as a body wave.
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