Earthquake Test

Which seismic wave is the fastest?

• P

• S

• Surface

• Q

Which seismic body wave is the most destructive?

• P

• S

• Q

• Love

Which wave is called a "push/pull" wave

• P

• S

• Surface

• Q

What is the point where the earthquake originates?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Fault

• Strike-Slip

What is the point above the focus where the earthquake hits the surface first?

• Fault

• Epicenter

• Focus

• Strike-Slip

What is the scale, numbered 1-10, that measures the strength or magnitude of an earthquake?

• pH Scale

• Richter Scale

• Mercalli Scale

• Hardness Scale

Which is the scale, numbered 1-12, that measures the intensity of an earthquake?

• pH Scale

• Richter Scale

• Mercalli Scale

• Hardness Scale

How many seismic stations are required to determine the epicenter of an earthquake?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does the Mercalli scale measure?

• Intensity

• energy

• depth

• location

What is the best way to prepare for an earthquake?

• Have a plan

• Build an earthquake kit

• have an earthquake-resistant house

• all of the above