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- 1. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
An _________ is a natural phenomenon when the Earth’s surface suddenly shakes or trembles.
fault
earthquake
plate
- 2. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
When two plates slide past each other, they create a _________.
fault
flood
fire
- 3. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
It is the point of origin of an earthquake found below the Earth’s surface.
hypocenter
epicenter
center
- 4. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
It is the point of origin of an earthquake found above the focus on Earth’s surface.
hypocenter
epicenter
center
- 5. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
It is the study of earthquakes.
Meteorology
Geology
Seismology
- 6. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
An instrument used to detect and record earthquakes is called _______________.
Seismograph
Thermometer
Stethoscope
- 7. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
It is the measure of the effect of the strength of an earthquake.
magnitude
intensity
force
- 8. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
A ___________is a type of earthquake which is caused by a volcanic activity.
collapse earthquake
volcanic earthquake
tectonic earthquake
- 9. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
A __________ is an earthquake caused by the movement of the crustal and tectonic plates.
collapse earthquake
volcanic earthquake
tectonic earthquake
- 10. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
It is the reason why the Philippines experience a lot of tectonic and volcanic earthquakes.
The Philippines lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire
The weather in the Philippines is always hot.
- 11. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
A tectonic earthquake is caused by strong volcanic eruptions.
True
False
- 12. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
PAGASA monitors earthquakes in the Philippines.
True
False
- 13. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Seismologists use the Rossi-Forel Scale to measure the intensity of an earthquake.
True
False
- 14. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
A subduction zone is where tectonic plates curve down into the mantle.
True
False
- 15. Fill-in-the-Blank1 minute1 pt
What does NDRRMC stands for?
