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Earthquakes 2
Test Description: Earthquakes
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) By analyzing the difference in the time it takes for P and S waves to arrive at a seismograph station, scientists can determine an earthquake's -
A
L waves
B
fault zone
C
focus
D
intensity
2) The Richter scale expresses an earthquake's
A
magnitude
B
location
C
depth
D
speed
3) Most injuries during earthquakes are caused by -
A
cracks in the earth's surface
B
the vibration of S waves
C
the collapse of buildings
D
The vibration of P waves
4) A large seismic sea wave is called -
A
a tsunami
B
a P wave
C
an L wave
D
an S wave
5) If an earthquake strikes while you are in a car, you should
A
stop the car in a clear space and remain in the car
B
get out of the car
C
park the car under a bridge
D
continue driving
6) The stae of balance between the thickness of the curst and the depth at which it floats on the asthenosphere is called
A
isostatic adjustment
B
stress
C
strain
D
shearing
7) Isostatic adjustment causes -
A
all of the above
B
folding
C
earthquakes
D
stress
8) Which on of the following is not an earthquakes safety tip?
A
Be prepared
B
Stay calm
C
Stay inside
D
Be cautious
9) Seismic gaps are -
A
Locations where earthquakes have not occured in a period of time
B
the time between P and S waves
C
Locations where there is increased earthquake activity
D
None of the above
10) Tsunamis are cuases by -
A
underwater sea waves
B
All of the above
C
underwater landslides
D
underwater earthquakes
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