DRRR Midterms Quiz

The movement of the _______ paved the way for the generation of archipelagos, islands, and landmasses. Which of the following best completes the statement?

• Population

• Plates

• Volcanoes

• Countries

What is the primary source of energy of an earthquake from underneath and is also known as its focus?

• Plate

• Fault Plane

• Hypocenter

• Epicenter

While most earthquakes come from the movement of tectonic plates, which of the following can also cause an earthquake?

• Extreme rainfall and thunder

• Moving animals and moving humans

• Volcanic activity and man-made activities

• Extreme heat and climate change

Which of the following is TRUE?

• Faults are considered active if it had a recent displacement

• Faults are considered active if it is close to a trench

• Faults are considered active if it is located near an active volcano

• Faults are considered active if it is close to a mining site

Which type of wave creates a compressional type of force?

• Surface wave

• P-wave

• Love wave

• Rayleigh wave

Which of the following earthquake effects comes after the main shock?

• Gravitational wave

• Foreshock

• Shear force

• Aftershock

A noticeable rise and fall of _______________ is one of the natural signs of an approaching local tsunami. What is being referred to here?

• Fire

• Ground

• Water pressure

• Waves

Your house is near the shoreline, to prevent the hazard caused by tsunami, you should be aware of its signs. Which of the following is NOT a natural sign of impending tsunami?

• Unusual roaring sound

• Disappearing ocean water

• Ground shaking

• Thunderstorm

Which of the following instruments is used to detect and record the earthquakes?

• Anemometer

• Doppler

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

Earthquakes are common in the Philippines because it is in _______________.

• Southeast Asia

• Pacific Ocean

• Pacific Ring of Fire

• Earthquake Prone Area