Science 8: Earth and Space

Which type of fault occurs when the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall?

• Normal fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Reverse fault

• Thrust fault

Which of the following is NOT a type of fault?

• Strike-slip fault

• Reverse fault

• Normal fault

• Tectonic fault

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake called?

• Fault line

• Epicenter

• Seismic wave

• P-wave

The intensity of an earthquake measures______.

• The energy released by the earthquake

• The amplitude of the seismic waves

• The size of the fault involved

• The damage caused by the earthquake

Which of the following scales is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Richter scale

• Moment magnitude scale

• Mercalli scale

• Intensity scale

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Plate tectonics

• Human activities

• Meteorite impacts

Which seismic waves are the fastest and arrive at a seismic station first?

• P-waves

• Surface waves

• S-waves

• Love waves

It is the moment magnitude scale measures the______.

• Energy released by an earthquake

• Depth of the earthquake's focus

• Damage caused by the earthquake

• Frequency of aftershocks

What measure is used to determine the strength of an earthquake at its source?

• Magnitude

• Intensity

• Amplitude

• Frequency

Which type of fault occurs when the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall?

• Normal fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Reverse fault

• Thrust fault