Test (Science)

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

• Epicenter

• Tremor

• Seismic zone

• Tectonic plate

Which of the following is not a cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Geological faults

• Nuclear test

• Windstorms

Which type of fault is caused by shearing forces?

• Normal fault

• Reverse fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Thrust fault

The focus of an earthquake is where the earthquake's energy is released. It is located __________________.

• On the Earth's surface

• Beneath the Earth's surface

• In the Earth's core

• In the Earth's mantle

Which of the following is a secondary effect of an earthquake?

• Aftershocks

• Ground shaking

• Primary waves

• Faulting

Which country has the highest frequency of earthquakes?

• United States

• Japan

• India

• Brazil

What is the term for a large wave caused by an undersea earthquake?

• Tsunami

• Tidal wave

• Tornado

• Storm surge

Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of earthquakes?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Volcanic activity

• heavy rains

• Mine blasts

What are the types of volcanoes?

• Shield, Composite, Cinder Cone, Lava Dome

• Mountain, Hill, Plateau, Valley

• River, Lake, Ocean, Sea

• Desert, Forest, Grassland, Tundra

The ______ is the mouth of a volcano that surrounds the vent.