Earthquakes Quiz

What is earthquake?

• The shaking or trembling of the earth

• The rotation of the moon around the earth

• The movement of clouds in the sky

• The growth of plants in the soil

How many kinds of earthquakes are there?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What causes tectonic earthquakes?

• Volcanic activities

• Growth of plants

• Sudden shift of rock masses

• Movement of clouds

Where do volcanic earthquakes occur?

• In areas with extreme heat

• In areas with heavy rainfall

• In areas with high wind speeds

• In areas with volcanic activities

What does a seismograph measure?

• Temperature of the earth

• Magnitude of an earthquake

• Amount of rainfall

• Speed of wind

What is the measure of how much damage earthquakes cause on the surface?

• Intensity

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Magnitude

What is one of the effects of an earthquake?

• Formation of new islands

• Increase in animal population

• Destruction of property and loss of lives

• Growth of plants

What is triggered by the movement of plates in the Philippines?

• Decrease in temperature

• Formation of deserts

• Volcanic activities and earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall