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ACTIVITY 1: EARHTQUAKES AND FAULTS

I IDENTIFICATION: Label the picture below, choose the correct word from the list of words
below and give simple definition of the term/s. (10 points)

[ ] PLAT
[ ] FOCU
II 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 CONSIDERD WRONG. (5 points)

______1. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. I should go to the shore to watch a tsunami.
B. Stay away from buildings when there is ground shaking.
C. I should stay near trees and power lines during ground rupture.
D. I should use elevator to escape the building during earthquake.

______2. PHIVOLCS stands for __________?

A. Philippines Institute of Volcanoes and Seismic
B. Philippine Institute of Volcanoes and Seismology
C. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
D. Philippines Instrument of Volcanology and Seismology

______3. Earthquakes are common in the Philippines because it is located in __________.

A. Southeast Asia C. Pacific Ocean
B. Pacific Ring of Fire D. Earthquake Prone Area

______4. Who among Jay, Ann, Ruth, and Anthony did the wrong thing during an earthquake?
A. Ruth is inside the building. She uses the stairs to get out.
B. Jay is outside. He takes shelter under trees, power lines and posts.
C. Anthony is inside the car. He avoids crossing the bridges and overpass.
D. Ann is in shoreline. She runs away from the shore toward higher ground.

______5. You are in a multi-story building when an earthquake strikes. What's the best course of
action?
A. Rush to the elevator to escape the building.
B. Head to the rooftop for a better view of the situation.
C. Attempt to predict the earthquake's duration and magnitude.
D. Stay where you are and take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture.