Tectonics NHTW

What does the Mercalli scale measure?

• The magnitude of an earthquake

• The depth of an earthquake

• The damage caused by an earthquake

• The duration of an earthquake

What are earthquake resistant buildings designed to do?

• Withstand high winds

• Not fall in an earthquake

• Resist flooding

• Stay cool in hot weather

Which type of volcano has gentle slopes and very runny lava?

• Composite volcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Stratovolcano

What are volcanic bombs?

• Small rocks ejected from a volcano

• Large lumps of lava that come flying out of a volcano

• Ash clouds from a volcano

• Gas emissions from a volcano

What is a crater in the context of a volcano?

• A large underground magma chamber

• A bowl shape at the top of a volcano

• A secondary vent

• A type of volcanic rock

Where is magma stored under a volcano?

• Main vent

• Secondary cone

• Magma chamber

• Crater

What is the main path where the lava comes out of a volcano called?

• Secondary cone

• Main vent

• Crater

• Lava tube

What is geothermal energy?

• Energy from the sun

• Making electricity from the hot rocks underground

• Energy from wind

• Making electricity from water

What does prediction, planning, and preparation refer to in the context of earthquakes?

• Building earthquake-resistant structures

• Being ready for an earthquake

• Studying past earthquakes

• Measuring the magnitude of earthquakes

What is remote sensing?

• A method to measure temperature

• Satellite pictures from space, of Earth

• A technique to predict weather

• A way to measure earthquake intensity