Earthquake Knowledge Quiz

Earthquake Knowledge Quiz

11th Grade

15 Qs

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Earthquake Knowledge Quiz

Earthquake Knowledge Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Geography

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Grainne Caraher

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes an earthquake?

Heavy rainfall

Volcanic eruptions

Sudden movement of tectonic plates

Strong winds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are seismic waves?

Light waves

Sound waves

Vibrations caused by an earthquake

Waves in the ocean

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of an earthquake?

The location of the largest aftershock

The area with the most damage

The point where the earthquake begins

The point on the surface directly above the epicenter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do nearly all earthquakes occur?

In the middle of tectonic plates

In polar regions

At plate boundaries

In deserts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a foreshock?

A smaller earthquake following the main shock

A vibration caused by volcanic activity

A type of seismic wave

A tremor before the main earthquake

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of seismic activity occurs along the Pacific Ocean’s subduction zones?

60%

80%

70%

50%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary effect of an earthquake?

Tsunamis

Fires due to ruptured gas mains

Ground shaking causing buildings to collapse

Landslides

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