DRRR Module 11 Quiz

A vibration on the surface of the Earth as a result of sudden release of energy due to the movement of plates.

• C) Liquification

• A) Earthquake

• B) Landslides

• D) Volcanic eruption

Which if the following is NOT an example of an earthquake hazard?

• A) Landslide

• D) Fire

• B) Ground rupture

• C) Ground shaking

From the statements below, which is considered as a factor for a liquefaction to occur?

• A) There must be enough ground water present to saturate sediment and/or soils.

• B) Hard rocks that ring during ground shaking must be present.

• D) None of the above

• C) Fractures within hard rock must be filled with ground water.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the intensity of ground shaking?

• C) Local geological conditions

• B) Distance from the epicenter

• D) Phase of the moon

• A) Magnitude of the earthquake

Huge waves caused by an earthquake that originate beneath the ocean is called __.

• C) Sandstorm

• B) Tsunamis

• D) Waterspout

• A) Seiche

What have you observed from the pictures shown?

• A) Landslides

• B) Earthquake damage

• C) Tsunami aftermath

• D) Fire incidents

Based on what on your assessment of the picture, what do you think could have happened to the place/s?

• D) Tsunami

• C) Liquefaction

• B) Ground rupture

• A) Landslide

What is a natural phenomenon wherein the surface of the Earth moves or vibrates due to a sudden release of energy that is caused by the movements of the plates?

• D) Landslide

• A) Earthquake

• B) Tsunami

• C) Volcanic eruption

What is the term used to describe the vibration of the ground where an earthquake occurs?

• C) Liquefaction

• D) Landslide

• B) Seiche

• A) Ground shaking

What is the term for the central point of an earthquake in the surface of the Earth?

• B) Focus

• D) Plate

• C) Fault

• A) Epicenter