Science 10 Mid- Exam AY 24-25

Most earthquakes in the Philippines are shallow in origin.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Earthquake epicenters can be located using a travel time chart.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Seismic waves only travel through solid materials.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The depth of an earthquake’s focus is always the same.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Mountains can be formed by subduction or by the folding of continental plates.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Only three tectonic plates exist on Earth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

P waves travel faster than S waves.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Surface waves are responsible for the least damage during earthquakes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

PHIVOLCS is responsible for volcanic eruption forecasts.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Acasta Gneiss is one of the oldest fragments of continental crust.

• TRUE

• FALSE