1st Quiz Bee

What is the device used in detecting seismic waves?

• Seismograph

• Barometer

• Richter scale

• Anemometer

Which of the seismic waves travels the fastest?

• S Wave

• P Wave

• Rayleigh Wave

• Love Wave

What is the point on the Earth's surface where an earthquake is felt the most?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Fault

• Eye

What method is used to pinpoint the epicenter of an earthquake by analyzing seismic wave data from at least three different seismograph stations?

• Analytical method

• Triangulation method

• Graphical Method

• Wedge Method

Rayleigh Wave travels in what direction?

• Circular Motion

• Linear Motion

• Horizontal Motion

• Vertical Motion

Which set of seismic waves are constrained to travel along the surface of the Earth from the epicenter?

• Surface Wave

• P Wave

• S Wave

• Body Wave

Which ocean has a ring of volcanoes around it?

• Artic

• Indian

• Atlantic

• Pacific

Which fault system might cause serious earthquake hazards in San Mateo, Rizal?

• West Valley Fault

• Eastern Philippine Fault

• Western Philippine Fault

• Central Philippine Fault

In which mountain ranges can you find Mt. Everest?

• Andes mountains

• Himalayas mountains

• Great Diving mountains

• Rocky mountains

What is the most probable reason for the large number of active volcanoes in our country?

• The Philippines is an archipelago

• The Philippines is near the Pacific Ocean

• The Philippines is situated in South-East Asia

• The Philippines is located within the Pacific Ring of Fire