Earthquake Quiz

What is an earthquake?

• An eruption of molten rock, hot rock fragments, and hot gases through a volcano

• The mass movement of material, such as rock, earth or debris, down a slope.

• A large tsunami wave resulting from tectonic activity

• A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's starting point?

• Crust

• Tectonic plates

• Epicenter

• Fault

How regularly do earthquakes occur around the globe?

• Daily

• Monthly

• Annually

• Never

What are two types of seismic waves?

• P-waves and S-waves

• Crust and Mantle

• Tectonic plates and Fault

• Hypocenter and Epicenter

Which type of wave is responsible for the most destruction during an earthquake?

• Primary (P) waves

• Secondary (S) waves

• Rayleigh waves

• Love waves

What is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Beaufort Scale

• Moment Magnitude Scale

• Mercalli Scale

• Celsius Scale

Do earthquakes occur in Ireland?

• No never

• Every 50 years

• Yes occasionally

• We only measure earthquakes from other countries

What was the magnitude of the Morocco 08/09/2023 earthquake?

• 9.0

• 6.2-6.3

• 6.8-6.9

• 8.0