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QUIZ 1: EARTHQUAKES AND FAULTS

I MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the best answer and write the CAPITAL LETTER of
your choice on the space provided before each number. FOR STRICT COMPLIANCE, ANY
FORM OF ALTERATION WILL BE CONSIDERED WRONG. (15 points)

______1. __________ is a fracture in the Earth’s crust brought above by movements of one side
of rock layers relative to another.
A. fold B. fault C. trench D. rift valley
______2. Where would you likely to build your house knowing that your country is prone to
earthquakes?
A. near the sea B. at the front of a mountain
C. along the mountain slope D. on a plain or flat area of land
______3. It is recommended that if you feel an earthquake and are near the coastline, you
should make it to high ground without waiting for an official tsunami warning because
__________.
A. a tsunami is guaranteed to follow
B. tsunami warnings are never issued after an earthquake
C. if you are near the epicenter, there is not enough time to receive an official warning
D. None of the above. It is never recommended people make it to high ground after an
earthquake if they are near the coast
______4. How an earthquake is felt by others and the amount of damage an earthquake creates
is determined by its __________.
A. intensity B. magnitude C. time of day D. duration of shaking
______5. Where is the safest place to be during an earthquake if you are indoors?
A. under the bed C. ran down the stairs
B. beside the wall D. under or beside a sturdy furniture
______6. Shaking of the Earth is caused by a sudden movement of rock beneath its surface.
What do we call this phenomenon?
A. eruption C. earthquake
B. faulting D. plate movement
______7. Karlos is a Filipino Geologist, in which scenario below would you be likely to hire him
to help better understand the situation?
A. A volcano is erupting on a Pacific island.
B. A spacecraft uses radar to map the surface of a planet in our Solar System.
C. A small community is worried about contamination of their water wells from an
industrial waste site.
D. Geologists might be employed in all of these scenarios!
______8. Which BEST describes a major characteristic of both volcanoes and earthquakes?
A. they are centered at the poles
B. they are related in the formation of glaciers
C. they are located at the same geographic areas
D. they are restricted to the southern hemisphere
______9. On earth's surface, directly above the location where an earthquake originates is
called a/n __________.
A. fault B. focus C. epicenter D. earthquake
______10. Large earthquakes are commonly succeeded by seismic events of smaller magnitude.
What is the term used to refer to these subsequent smaller earthquakes that occur in the
aftermath of a significant seismic event?
A. miniquakes C. post-quake distress
B. aftershocks D. seismic aftereffects
______11. Which scale estimates the total energy released by an earthquake?
A. Mohs Scale C. Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
B. Richter Scale D. PHILVOCS Earthquake Intensity Scale
______12. Earthquakes are common occurrence in Japan, Indonesia, and Philippines. Why is this
so?
A. Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are surrounded by seas.
B. Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are located near the equator.
C. Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are considered archipelagic countries.
D. Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are found within the Pacific Ring of fire.
______13. By analyzing the difference in the time it takes for P waves and S waves to arrive at a
seismograph station, scientists can determine an earthquake’s __________.
A. L waves B. Epicenter C. Intensity D. Fault zone
______14. The point along a fault where an earthquake begins is called the __________.
A. Gap B. Focus C. Fracture D. Epicenter
______15. A city is located near a major fault line. The local government is considering
construction projects, and citizens are concerned about earthquake risks. What critical
question should citizens ask to assess the seismic safety of the proposed projects?
A. How deep is the bedrock beneath the city?
B. Has the city experienced earthquakes in the past?
C. Are there emergency response plans in place for earthquake scenarios?
D. What is the city's overall earthquake risk based on historical data?

II TRUE OF FALSE: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and write the word
FALSE if the statement is incorrect. Write your answer on the space before each
statement. FOR STRICT COMPLIANCE, ANY FORM OF ALTERATION WILL BE CONSIDERD
WRONG. (5 points)

______________1. Earthquakes can only occur along tectonic plate boundaries.

______________2. Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where rocks on either side have
moved relative to each other. T
______________3. Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy when rocks break
and move along a fault. T
______________4. The term "seismograph" refers to a device that measures the intensity of
earthquake shaking at specific locations.

______________5. The "Ring of Fire" is a region characterized by frequent seismic and volcanic
activity, encircling the Pacific Ocean. T