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K _____/______

PAX HIGH SCHOOL


Margosatubig , Zamboanga del Sur P_____/______
School Year : 2018 – 2019
U_____/______
1st Quarter Exam – DRRR G12
Name : ___________________________________________ Grade Level/Section: __________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose and write letter of correct answer on the space provided before the number.
KNOWLEDGE:
______1. It is a break in the Earth’s crust where significant movement occurred
a. Intensity b. focus c. epicenter d. fault
______2. Intensity is expressed in ___________.
a. Roman Numerals b. Hindu-Arabic numerals c. both a and b d. in any way you like it
______3. It is an instrument used to measure the amount of energy released by an earthquake
a. seismograph b. seismograph c. microscope d. stenograph
______4. As you go away from the focus, the intensity_____.
a. Increases b. decreases c. does not change
______5. People are interviewed and buildings are inspected to determine _________.
a. Intensity b. location of the focus c. magnitude d. location of an active fault
______6. Which movement, along a fault line, would most likely produce a tsunami?
a. sideward b. vertical c. horizontal d. none of the above
______7. Juan was sitting peacefully in front of the television when he suddenly felt an earthquake which vibration is like one
passing of a heavy truck, what Intensity did Juan felt?
a.I b. VII c. IV d. V
______8. Which is not a method of spotting an active fault?
a. checking historical backgrounds c. studying vibrations
b. observing the surroundings d. interviewing survivors
______9. PHILVOLCS stands for ___________?
a. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology c. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Sismology
b. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seisnology d. Philippine Institution of Volcanology and Seismology
______10. What intensity is capable of destroying all man-made structures?
a.I b. IX c. X d. VIII
______11.It is the system used by PHILVOLCS in determining the Intensity of an earthquake
a. PEIS b. PIES c. PSIE d. PIIS
______12. Epicenter is found _________.
a. directly above the focus b. below the focus c. beside the focus d. near the focus
______13. A vibration due to the rapid release of energy is known as _________.
a. earthquake b. typhoon c. tidal wave d. focus
______14. The place where the fault begins to slip is called _________.
a. epicenter b. active fault c. focus d. rocks
______15. A big wave produced by earthquakes that originate from under the ocean is called ______.
a. typhoon b. tsunami c. flood d. storm surge
______16. Earthquakes are common in the Philippines because it is located in an area called _______.
a. Southeast Asia b. Earthquake Prone Area c. Pacific Ocean d. Pacific Ring of Fire
______17. A fracture in the earth's crust is called a joint. It is called a _____ when there is displacement of rocks on either side
of the fracture. a. fault b. earthquake c. focus d. epicenter
______18. The amount of energy that is released from an earthquake is its _____.
a. intensity b. magnitude c. epicenter d. focus
______19. On earth's surface, directly above the location where an earthquake originates is called a(n):
a. fault b. earthquake c. focus d. epicenter
______20. A magnitude 4 earthquake causes 10 times more ground motion than a magnitude 3 earthquake and___ times
more ground motion than a magnitude 2 earthquake.
a. 2 b. 10 c. 20 d. 100
______21. The _____ is the instrument that measures an earthquake's movement.
a. seismograph b. Richter scale c. intensity scale d. Mercalli scale
______22. Which of the following is defined as a flow or river of liquid mud running down a hillside?
a. Avalanche b. Landslide c. Mudflow d. Flood
_____ 23. Which of the following may trigger landslides?
a. Earthquakes b. Drought c. Tornadoes d. Hurricane winds
_____ 24. Which one of the following can help cause an earthquake?
a. Landslides . Floods c. Volcanic eruption d. Drought
_____ 25. What best describes an "earthquake"?
a. Sudden movement along the earth's surface
b. Huge collision of earth's plates
c. Violent shaking or motion of the earth's surface
_____26. What is one of the most important actions to take before an earthquake?
a. Locate safe spots in each room b. Move to higher ground c. Place large items in high places
A. Multiple Choice , matching type approach. Match each phrase with the correct description below.
a. Liquefaction of soils
b. Collapse of higher, intact floors onto ground floors
c. Vertical motions of the seafloor during an earthquake
d. Natural sway of intermediate buildings equals the period of vibration of the earthquake
____ 27. Causes structures to sink into the ground
____ 28. Type of structural failure called “pancaking”
____ 29. Type of structural failure related to building height
____ 30. Results in a tsunami
B. Match each item with the correct definition below.
a. modified Mercalli scale c. stress e. tsunami g. seismic gap
b. magnitude d. fault f. strain h. surface wave
____31. Rates earthquake intensity
____32. Wave generated by vertical motions of the seafloor
____33. Seismic wave that causes the ground to move in two directions
____34. Deformation of materials in response to stress
____35. Fracture in rock along which movement occurs
PROCESS:
___ 1. How earthquake vibrations are generated ?
a. when energy stored was suddenly released and transported by seismic waves that travel throughout the earth
b. caused by sudden slippage along a fault zone
c. The bending of the rocks adjacent to a fault line.
d. The hindering of slippage due to irregularities on the fault plane.
___2. How seismic waves shake the ground ? .
a. P waves, or compressional waves, are seismic body waves that shake the ground back and forth in the
direction that the wave is moving.
b. P waves travel fastest and are generally felt first. They usually cause very little damage.
c. A and B
d. None of the Above
___ 3. How ground shaking is measured ?
a. in terms of velocity, acceleration, frequency content of shaking and its duration.
b. In terms of frequency and amplitude of seismic waves
c. Using arrival times to locate origin of the earthquake.
d. Determining the velocity and acceleration of ground shaking.
___4. How do rock particles move during the passage of a P wave through the rock?
a. back and forth parallel to the direction of wave travel c. in a rolling circular motion
b. back and forth perpendicular to the direction of wave travel d. the particles do not move
___5. How an earthquake is felt by others and the amount of damage an earthquake creates is determined by its:
a. magnitude b. intensity c. duration of shaking d. time of day
___6. Which of the following are the effects of ground shaking ?
a. Collapsing of structures c. Hit by the tsunami following an earthquake.
b. Death casualties d. All of the above.
___7. Which of the following describes the build up and release of stress during an earthquake?
a. the Modified Mercalli Scale c. the elastic rebound theory
b. the principle of superposition d. the travel time difference
___8. Which of the following sequences correctly lists the different arrivals from first to last?
a. P waves ... S waves .... Surface waves c. Surface waves ... P waves .... S waves
b. P waves ... Surface waves ... S waves d. S waves ... P waves .... Surface waves
___9. Earthquake A has a Richter magnitude of 7 as compared with earthquake B's 6. The amount of ground motion
is one measure of earthquake intensity. a.) A is 10X more intense than B c. A is 1000 more intense than B
a. Richter magnitude does not measure intensity d. B is 0.01X as intense than A
___10. How do you stay safe during an earthquake?
a. If inside when the shaking starts, move no more than a few steps, drop to the ground, cover and hold on
b. If outside, find a clear spot and drop to the ground
c. Both of the above
___11. Which of the following statements is false? a. Most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries
b. The time and location of most major earthquakes can be predicted several days in advance
c. Earthquakes can be caused by normal, reverse and strike-slip faulting
d. P waves travel faster than both S waves and Surface waves
___12. Which of the following observations may indicate a forthcoming destructive earthquake?
a. An increase in the frequency of smaller earthquakes in the region c. rapid tilting of the ground
b. rapid changes in water levels in wells d. all of these
___13. Which of the following statements best describes the state of earthquake prediction?
a. scientists can accurately predict the time and location of almost all earthquakes
b. scientists can accurately predict the time and location of about 50% of all earthquakes
c. scientists can accurately predict when an earthquake will occur, but not where
d. scientists can characterize the seismic risk of an area, but can not yet accurately predict most earthquakes
___14. Which of the following statements is FALSE about an earthquake?
a. Earthquakes have caused countless deaths all over the world.
b. Earthquake was caused by movement along the fault
c. Earthquake is a vibration of the Earth due to the rapid release of energy.
d. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 can cause severe damage.
___15. How do faults produce earthquake?
a. Energy from inside the Earth makes the ground move, once friction is overcome, a fault slips
producing earthquake.
b. Magma and lava causes the ground to spread producing faults.
c. Molten rock materials accumulate and go out along the fault producing earthquake.
d. Tectonic plates collide forming volcanoes and causing earthquakes.
___ 16. Which of the following is one of the first steps you should take when recovering from tsunamis?
a. Check for injuries and seek medical advice
b. Document damage with photos and videos and call your insurance agent
c. Call the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance
d. Call the Small Business Administration to seek a loan
___ 17. The first action I will take after an earthquake is...
a...to expect after-shocks b...to beware of fires c...both of the above
___ 18. Which of the following should you pay attention to before a flood?
a. A dam break b. Prolonged rainfall over several days c. Both of the above
___ 19. What is one of the most important actions to take before a flood?
a. Prepare an emergency kit b. Bulk together staple food c. Make a canoe
___ 20. How do you stay safe during a flood?
a. Put on your swimming suit b. Climb to higher ground c. Ask a member from a rescue team to stay with you
___ 21. The first action I will take after a flood is...
a...prepare my floating rubber boat b...help myself, then others c...stay away from my flooded house
___ 22. Which of the following should you pay attention to before a landslide?
a. An unusual sound that indicates moving debris b. The sound of water flowing
c_A loud sound from the sky, like a thunderstorm
___ 23. What is one of the most important actions to take before a landslide?
a_Make a brick barrier in front of the house b_Prepare sandbags c_Be alert to changes and patterns in the land
___ 24. How do you stay safe during a landslide?
a_Go outside to observe the landslide b_Get out of the landslide's path c_Both of the above
___ 25. What is NOT one of the four steps you can take to help your family be prepared for emergencies?
a_Eat your vegetables b_Put together an emergency kit c_Make a plan d_Be informed e_Get involved
___ 26. Which of the following is NOT an important part of an emergency supply kit?
a_Flashlight b_Batteries c_Water d_Video Games
___27. How much water should you have in your Emergency Kit?
a_One small water bottle for each person c_One gallon for the whole family
b_One gallon of water per person per day d_One gallon of water for the family per day
__ 28. In an emergency, what should you have available to hear news and official reports about what is occurring?
a_A hand-crank/battery-powered radio b_A CD player c_A board game d_DVD player
___ 29. What should a family communications plan include?
a_Information about how your family would get in touch with each other during an emergency
b_Where your family would meet
c_How your family would remain in contact
d_All of the above
___30. It is recommended that if you feel an earthquake and are near the coastline, you should make it to high ground without
waiting for an official tsunami warning because:
a. a tsunami is guaranteed to follow
b. if you are near the epicenter, there is not enough time to receive an official warning
c. tsunami warnings are never issued after an earthquake
d. None of the above. It is never recommended people make it to high ground after an earthquake if they are near the coast
UNDERSTANDING
___1. Why a tsunami is formed ?
A. Pressure builds under the surface at a tectonic plate boundary for a very long time until it is released in an earthquake or volcanic activity.
B. Waves out at sea are often small, but travel at hundreds of miles an hour.
C. The back of the wave is still moving faster than the front, so the back rises causing a massive wave to form (often as long as 50 ft).
D. The rock is pushed upwards after the earthquake, shifting the ocean water and causing a wave to form.
E. The massive wave hits the shore and travel inland, destroying object and buildings in its path.
F. As waves move into shallow water they slow down.
Which of the following order of sentences is correct ?
a. ABCDEF b. ADBCEF c. ACDBEF D. ADCBEF
___2. Which of the following is the correct order of sentences to describe how earthquake is formed ?
a. The earth’s crust and upper part of the mantle push and move against one another along what are known as fault lines.
b. An earthquake can also be produced by volcanic eruptions.
c. An earthquake is a wave-like movement of the earth’s surface.
d. When rock masses slip along a fault, the energy of an earthquake is released in seismic waves.
a. CADB b. CDAB c. CBAD c. CABD
___3. Landslides occur in many parts of the country. Which of the following causes landslides ?
a. Landslides can be triggered during earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, storm-generated ocean waves.
b. Landslides also can result from freeze-thaw cycles, shrink-swell cycles, root wedging, animal burrows, natural erosion
or deposition, or the thaw of ice-bearing soils such as permafrost.
c. Landslides are characterized by the down slope movement of rock, soil, or other debris.
d. All of the above.
Location Earthquake History Strain Buildup Rate
A many earthquakes slow
B few earthquakes moderate
C many earthquakes fast
D many earthquakes moderate
___4. Organize the locations from lowest to highest hazard.
a. B, A, D, C b. C, D, A, B c. A, B, C, D d. B, A, C, D
___5. Location D just experienced an earthquake. Which location will most likely experience the next earthquake?
a. Location C because it has the highest hazard.
b. Location A because it is just below location D in hazard level.
c. It is impossible to tell because the data just gives the risks for earthquakes not a predictable forecast.
d. It is impossible to tell because the proximity of the other locations to D is not known.
___6. Seismic waves are waves of energy that:
(a) plastically distort the material that they pass through,
(b) permanently distort the material that they pass through,
(c) break the material that they pass through
(d) elastically distort the material that they pass through
___7. The problem of liquefaction can be somewhat reduced by
a. injecting lubricating fluids into the soil to reduce the friction between soil particles.
b. installing efficient underground drainage systems.
c. compacting the soil as much as possible.
d. constructing earthquake-resistant buildings in areas prone to liquefaction.
____8. Tsunamis
a. are generated by tidal action.
b. appear as high breakers in the open ocean.
c. pose little threat to coastal areas.
d. can travel at speeds of hundreds of miles per hour.
___ 9. Why do landslides occur?
a. Because of heavy rainfall, or during an earthquake or volcanic eruption
b_Because of land mismanagement or improper land use
c_Both of the above
___10. As a tsunami approaches shallow water which of the following set of transformations occur?
a. Wavelength increases, wave period decreases, and wave height stays the same
b. Wavelength decreases, wave period decreases, and wave height increases
c. Wavelength decreases, wave period increases, and wave height increases
d. Wavelength decreases, waver period stays the same, and wave height increases
___10. As a tsunami approaches shallow water which of the following set of transformations occur?
a. Wavelength increases, wave period decreases, and wave height stays the same
b. Wavelength decreases, wave period decreases, and wave height increases
c. Wavelength decreases, wave period increases, and wave height increases
d. Wavelength decreases, waver period stays the same, and wave height increases

Answer: wavelength decreases, their periods remain constant, and their wave heights increase.

Missing words:
Convection currents plates shake plate boundary crust moving meet mantle
shell
The __________ of the earth – the outer most layer of the earth, is constantly
__________ . It floats around on top of the __________ and it is being moved by
__________ __________ . The crust is cracked into pieces called tectonic plates
and these tectonic plates are a bit like the __________ of an egg. These convection
currents move around the mantle like a conveyor belt moving the huge
__________ above them. Earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates
__________ . The huge forces cause the whole ground to __________ . The
place where two tectonic plates meet is called a __________ __________ .

K _____/______
PAX HIGH SCHOOL
Margosatubig , Zamboanga del Sur P_____/______
School Year : 2018 – 2019
U_____/______
2nd Monthly Exam – DRRR G12
Name : ___________________________________________ Grade Level/Section: __________________
KNOWLEDGE:
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose and write letter of correct answer on the space provided before the number.
___1. What do you call to the cracks in the earth where rock is crushed and bent ?
A) earthquakes B) p-lines C) v-lines D) faults
___2. What Area around the Pacific Ocean with lots of earthquake and volcano activity ?
A) Mt. Fuji B) Pacific Ring C) Ring of Fire D) Earthquake Zone
___3. What do you call to the different plates on the earth which are always moving by pushing and sliding against
each other. A) platology B) seismography C) continental drift D) Pangea
___4. What instrument is used to detect and record the waves from an earthquake.
A) mercalli scale B) richter scale C) seismograph D) neumograph
___ 5. What is called any kind of earthquake or volcanic activity on earth ?
A) flying plates B) seismic C) subduction D) continental drift
___ 6. Which of the following was formed by volcanoes?
A) Hawaii B) Africa C) Greenland D) India
___ 7. Where does the lava from volcanoes come from?
A) Igneous Rock B) Sedimentary Rock C) Mantle D) Ocean
___ 8. What is used to measure how powerful an earthquake?
A) Zonometer B) Richter Scale C) Seismo Scale D) Mercalli Scale
___9. Which earthquake magnitude would cause minor damage, but would probably not destroy any buildings?
A) 7.3 B) 6.2 C) 2.4 D) 9.1
___10. What is called the center point of an earthquake ?
A) center line B) plate C) fault D) epicenter
___11. What building in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the most earthquake proof buildings in the world?
A) Hagia Sofia church B) airport C) president's palace D) bus station
___12. In what state would you most likely find buildings designed to have special modifications for earthquakes?
A) Kentucky B) California C) Vermont D) South Dakota
___13. When two plates crash into each other, what is typically formed?
A) Mountains B) Rivers C) Deserts D) Rain forests
___14. What is the best type of land to build on?
A) Fault Zone B) Marsh C) Landfill D) Bedrock
___15. An earthquake in the ocean that produces large waves is called this
A) Seismograph B) Hurricane C) Typhoon D) Tsunami
___16. Plates that push together are called A) Divergent B) Transform C) Convergent
___17. Plates that push apart are called
___18. Plates that slide past one another
___19. This type of land formation often forms around divergent plates A) Mountains B) Islands C) Rift
___20. An earthquake that measured 2.0 on the Richter Scale...
A) Would not be felt, but could be detected by a seismograph B) Would cause minor damage to buildings
C) Would cause major damage D) Would shake walls and knock things off tables
___21. The problem of liquefaction can be somewhat reduced by
a. injecting lubricating fluids into the soil to reduce the friction between soil particles.
b. installing efficient underground drainage systems.
c. compacting the soil as much as possible.
d. constructing earthquake-resistant buildings in areas prone to liquefaction.
___22. Tsunamis a. are generated by tidal action. c. pose little threat to coastal areas.
b. appear as high breakers in the open ocean. d. can travel at speeds of hundreds of miles per hour.
___23. Seismic gaps represent a. periods of reduced or no seismic activity in the geologic record.
b. “locked” sections along otherwise active faults. c. areas where there is little or no risk of earthquake activity.
d. areas along an active fault where surface indications of the fault are absent.
___24. Which of the following is an example of an earthquake precursor?
a. an increase then a decrease in the electrical resistivity of rocks.
b. changes in water levels in wells.
c. anomalous animal behavior.
d. All of the above are possible precursor phenomena.
For item number 25 – 26, refer to the following choices:
a. epicenter b. dip c. slip d. focus e. strike
___25. The amount of ground displacement in an earthquake is called the _________ .
___26. The point where movement occurred which triggered the earthquake is the _______ .
___27. How many seismograph stations are needed to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
___28. Major earthquakes can cause damage to:
a. Freeways b. Pipelines c. Electrical posts d. Buildings e. All of the above

___29.. The most critical element in surviving any tpe of natural disaster is:
a. Location b. Timing of disaster c. Preparation d. None of the above
___30. Rayleigh waves move along the surface of the Earth forming a wave that is much like:
(a) a skier moving down a mountain hill, (b) a car traveling through the sand dunes,
(c) an ocean wave (d) a whale gliding along the ocean's surface

II. T/F. Circle T if the statement is true and F if false.


T F 1. There are usually warning signs before an earthquake occurs.
T F 2. The best way to prevent injuries during an earthquake is to be prepared and know what to do during and
after the earthquake.
T F 3. After a major earthquake, you may be without water and power for several days.
T F 4. If you are inside when an earthquake starts, get outside as soon as possible.
T F 5. If you are outside when the shaking begins, stay there.
T F 6. Aftershocks cannot cause any damage.
T F 7. Refrigerators and other tall appliances may topple over during an Earthquake.
T F 8. Some buildings are “earthquake proof”.

PROCESS

___1. Where is the focus with respect to the epicenter:


a. directly below the epicenter c. in the P wave shadow zone
b. directly above the epicenter d. in the S wave shadow zone
Note : For item #’s 2 – 9 refer to the second diagram

For items # 2- 3, refer to the following choices:


a. dip b. epicenter c. focus d. scarp
___2. Point A, where slip initiated during the earthquake, is called the ________.
___3. Point B is called the earthquake ________.
___4. Point C is called the _________
a. epicenter b. fault scarp c. seismic wave
d. dip of the earthquake
___5. What type of faulting is illustrated in this diagram?
a. normal b. reverse c. thrust d. abnormal
___6. What causes the up-and-down wiggles on the seismogram shown on the side?
a. variations in air pressure b. ground vibrations c. tsunami waves d. electromagnetic pulses

Item #’s 7 – 9: refer to the following choices: a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) They are all surface waves
e. ) They are all P waves f.) They are all S waves
___7. Which set of waves are probably the surface waves?
___8. Which set of waves are the P waves?
___9. Which set of waves are the S waves?
___10. The difference in arrival times between which pair of waves can be used to determine the distance
to the epicenter? a. ) A and C b. A and B c. B and C d. none of the above

Item #’s 11 – 12; refer to the following choices:


a. back and forth parallel to the direction of wave travel c.) in a rolling elliptical motion
b. perpendicular to the direction of wave travel d.) in a rolling circular motion
___11. How do rock particles move during the passage of a P wave through the rock?
___12. How do rock particles move during the passage of a S wave through the rock?

For item 13- 14, refer to the following choices:


a. shallow-focus earthquakes caused by normal faulting
b. shallow-focus earthquakes caused by strike-slip faulting
c. shallow-focus earthquakes caused by thrust faulting
d. deep-focus earthquakes caused by thrust faulting
___13. What type of earthquakes would most likely occur at point A?
___14. What type of earthquakes would most likely occur at point B?
___15. Which of the following can be triggered by an earthquake?
a. tsunami b. intense ground shaking c. a landslide d. all of these
___16. Which of the following can trigger a tsunami?
a. the eruption of an oceanic volcano c. undersea landslides
b. undersea earthquakes d. all of these
UNDERSTANDING
___ 1. How earthquake vibrations are generated ?
a. when energy stored was suddenly released and transported by seismic waves that travel throughout the earth
e. caused by sudden slippage along a fault zone
f. The bending of the rocks adjacent to a fault line.
g. The hindering of slippage due to irregularities on the fault plane.

___2. How seismic waves shake the ground ? c.) A and B d.) None of the Above.
e. P waves, or compressional waves, are seismic body waves that shake the ground back and forth in the
direction that the wave is moving.
f. P waves travel fastest and are generally felt first. They usually cause very little damage.
___ 3. How ground shaking is measured ?
e. in terms of velocity, acceleration, frequency content of shaking and its duration.
f. In terms of frequency and amplitude of seismic waves
g. Using arrival times to locate origin of the earthquake.
h. Determining the velocity and acceleration of ground shaking.
___4. Which of the following are the effects of ground shaking ?
c. Collapsing of structures c. Hit by the tsunami following an earthquake.
d. Death casualties d. All of the above.
___5. Which of the following describes the build up and release of stress during an earthquake?
c. the Modified Mercalli Scale c. the elastic rebound theory
d. the principle of superposition d. the travel time difference
___6. Which of the following sequences correctly lists the different arrivals from first to last?
c. P waves ... S waves .... Surface waves c. Surface waves ... P waves .... S waves
d. P waves ... Surface waves ... S waves d. S waves ... P waves .... Surface waves
___7. How do rock particles move during the passage of a P wave through the rock?
c. back and forth parallel to the direction of wave travel c. in a rolling circular motion
d. back and forth perpendicular to the direction of wave travel d. the particles do not move
___8. Detailed studies of what earthquake allowed researchers to develop the elastic rebound theory?.
a. the 1906 San Francisco earthquake c. the 1964 Anchorage, Alaska earthquake
b. the 1755 Lisbon, Portugal earthquake d. the 1985 Mexico CIty earthquake
___9. Earthquake A has a Richter magnitude of 7 as compared with earthquake B's 6. The amount of ground motion
is one measure of earthquake intensity. a.) A is 10X more intense than B c. A is 1000 more intense than B
b. Richter magnitude does not measure intensity d. B is 0.01X as intense than A
___10. In general, the most destructive earthquake waves are the __________ .
a. P waves b. S waves c. Surface waves d. Q waves
___11. Which of the following statements is false? a. Most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries
b. The time and location of most major earthquakes can be predicted several days in advance
c. Earthquakes can be caused by normal, reverse and strike-slip faulting
d. P waves travel faster than both S waves and Surface waves
___12. Which of the following observations may indicate a forthcoming destructive earthquake?
c. An increase in the frequency of smaller earthquakes in the region c. rapid tilting of the ground
d. rapid changes in water levels in wells d. all of these
___13. Which of the following statements best describes the state of earthquake prediction?
e. scientists can accurately predict the time and location of almost all earthquakes
f. scientists can accurately predict the time and location of about 50% of all earthquakes
g. scientists can accurately predict when an earthquake will occur, but not where
h. scientists can characterize the seismic risk of an area, but can not yet accurately predict most earthquakes
14. In the following illustration what do you call location
(a) and location (b)?

15. In the following illustration what is happening at (a)


and at (b)? What waves arrive over the interval labeled (c)?
Matching Type: Match the given term in column A with the appropriate description in column B. Write
letter of your choice on the space before the given phrase/s
Column A Column B
a. Normal fault _____ Equipment used to record seismic waves
b. Strike-slip fault _____ The place where an earthquake begins
c. Reverse fault _____ A convergent boundary fault
d. Primary wave _____ The place where the most damage occurs in an Earthquake
e. Secondary wave _____ An example of a normal fault
f. Surface wave _____ A divergent boundary fault
g. Seismograph _____ The form the energy takes during an earthquake
h. Epicenter _____ The most dense layer of the earth’s layers
i. Focus _____ A seismic wave that travels through solids and liquids
j. Seismic waves _____ An example of a reverse fault
k. San Andreas _____ The liquid layer of the earth where electricity is generated
l. Pacific Ocean _____ An example of a strike-slip fault
m. Great Rift Valley _____ The force exerted on rocks that causes earthquakes
n. Himalaya Mountains _____ A transform boundary fault
o. Fault _____ A fracture or break in Earth’s lithosphere
p. Earthquake _____ A seismic wave that is relatively slow
q. Stress _____ Where cool, dense rock sinks and hot rock rises
r. Convection current _____ Where 80% of the world’s earthquakes happen
s. Outer core _____ An example of a reverse fault
t. Inner core _____ A wave that causes great damage
2. II. Modified True or False.
3. Write “True” is the statement is correct or change the underlined word with the correct one if it is “False”.
4. ___________1. An active fault has move in the past and is not capable of producing more earthquake in
5. the future.
6. ___________2. People are interviewed to determine intensity.
7. ___________3. A downward movement of the fault planes is capable of producing a tsunami.
8. ___________4. A seismograph is used to determine intensity.
9. ___________5. Intensity I is described as Scarcely Perceptible and is felt only by people under
10. favorable conditions.
11. ___________6. In the Tsunami experiment, the water represents the tsunami.
12. ___________7. Focus is the origin of an earthquake.
13. ___________8. PAG-ASA is the government agency tasked in monitoring earthquakes and volcanic
activities.
14. ___________9. When an earthquake happens, the effects are greater in the areas away from the focus.
15. ___________10. Shaking is a phenomenon where loose soil or sand behave like water during an earthquake.
Fault Activities

___59. Who developed the procedure used to measure the size of an earthquake?
Charles Richter Edward Sheridan James Hutton Art Smith
___60. The moment magnitude of an earthquake depends on all of the following except __.
the area of the fault break the rigidity of the fault
the slip on the fault the type of faulting
___61. Which of the following measures an earthquake's intensity based on the observed effects on people and
Richter scale Modified Mercalli scale
the Centigrade scale the moment magnitude scale
___62. Shallow earthquakes, less than 20 km deep, are associated with _______. convergent plate boundaries
divergent plate boundaries transform plate boundaries all of these
___63. What type of faulting would be most likely to occur along transform faults?
normal faulting reverse faulting strike-slip faulting all of these

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