It is the location on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
SCIENCE 10 MELC 123 QUIZ 1

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Renante Claveria
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Center
Focus
Epicenter
Fault line
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the least number of seismic stations needed to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
1
2
3
4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How far is the epicenter of an earthquake to a seismic station if the recorded time difference between P and S waves' arrival is 8 s?
200 km
160 km
100 km
80 km
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an earthquake begins while you are in a building, the safest thing for you to do is ______.
call home and ask for help
duck near a wall
get under the strongest table, chair or other piece of furniture
lie flat on the floor and cover your head with your hands
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to be aware of places prone to earthquakes?
to identify when to evacuate
to identify what crop must be stored
to locate where to stay best
to perform necessary precautions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Device used to detect earthquakes.
Seismograph
Seismogram
Seismometer
earthquake counter
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Philippines prone to experience earthquakes?
The Pacific Ocean causes daily shaking of the archipelago.
It is within the Pacific Ring of Fire.
It has plenty of stored energy in the crust part.
The Philippines is in tropical area.
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