SCIENCE FINAL QUIZ 6

Which refers to the shaking or trembling of Earth’s crust?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

It refers to the amount of energy released by a n earthquake.

• Magnitude

• Intensity

• Epicenter

Which refers to the molten rock that reaches Earth’s surface during volcanic eruption?

• Lava

• Magma

• Ash

_______ are scientist who study earthquakes and their effects.

• Seismologists

• Biologists

• Astrologist

Which refers to the point on Earth’s surface directly above the focus?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Intensity

It refers to the quantitative description of the effects of shaking to people, infrastructures, and natural environment.

• Magnitude

• Intensity

• Epicenter

  Which type of volcano has a broad cone with long, gently sloped sides?

• Cinder volcano

• Shield volcano

• Stratovolcano

Which type of volcano is made up of loose rock fragments given off from the central vent?

• Cinder volcano

• Shield volcano

• Stratovolcano

What type of volcano is the Mayon Volcano?

• Cinder volcano

• Shield volcano

• Stratovolcano

The scale used to measure the earthquake’s magnitude.

• Ritcher Magnitude Scale

• Modified Mercalli Intensity scale

• Seismogram