Earthquake Quiz

Where do earthquakes occur?

• Along fault lines

• Along coastlines

• In mountainous areas

• None of the above

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True or False: The earth’s crust is made up of moving parts called plates

• True

• False

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Which of these describes Convergent Boundaries?

• Two plates sliding next to each other

• Two plates pushing towards each other

• Two plates pushing away from each other

• One plate sliding over another plate

Which of these describes Divergent Boundaries?

• Two plates pushing towards each other

• Two plates pushing away from each other

• One plate sliding on top of another plate

• Two plates sliding next to each other

Which of these describes Transform Boundaries?

• Two plates pushing away from each other

• Two plates sliding towards each other

• Two plates sliding next to each other

• A plate sliding over another plate

What is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Hail

• Tornado

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Earthquakes under the sea can cause ________.

• Moderate tremor

• Severe earthquake

• Tsunamis

• Shock wave

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What type of boundary created the Himalayan Mountain range?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• None of the Above

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