Earthquake

An _________ is a natural phenomenon when the Earth’s surface suddenly shakes or trembles.

• fault

• earthquake

• plate

When two plates slide past each other, they create a _________.

• fault

• flood

• fire

It is the point of origin of an earthquake found below the Earth’s surface.

• hypocenter

• epicenter

• center

It is the point of origin of an earthquake found above the focus on Earth’s surface.

• hypocenter

• epicenter

• center

It is the study of earthquakes.

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Seismology

An instrument used to detect and record earthquakes is called _______________.

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

• Stethoscope

It is the measure of the effect of the strength of an earthquake.

• magnitude

• intensity

• force

A ___________is a type of earthquake which is caused by a volcanic activity.

• collapse earthquake

• volcanic earthquake

• tectonic earthquake

A __________ is an earthquake caused by the movement of the crustal and tectonic plates.

• collapse earthquake

• volcanic earthquake

• tectonic earthquake

It is the reason why the Philippines experience a lot of tectonic and volcanic earthquakes.

• The Philippines lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire

• The weather in the Philippines is always hot.