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Earth Science: Earthquake Unit Test

Earth Science: Earthquake Unit Test


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Multiple choices

  1. Vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden movement of rock are called:

    1. Epicenters

    2. Earthquakes

    3. Faults

    4. Tsunamis


  1. The elastic rebound theory states that as a rock becomes stressed, it first:

    1. Deforms

    2. Melts

    3. Breaks

    4. Shifts positions


  1. The point along a fault where an earthquake begins is called the:

    1. Fracture

    2. Epicenter

    3. Gap

    4. Focus


  1. The point of the earths surface directly above the point where an earthquake occurs is called the:

    1. Focus

    2. Epicenter

    3. Fracture

    4. Fault


  1. A characteristic of earthquakes that cause the most severe damage is:

    1. a deep focus

    2. An intermediate focus

    3. A shallow focus

    4. A deep epicenter


  1. Most severe earthquakes occur

    1. In mountains

    2. Along major rivers

    3. At plate boundaries

    4. In the middle of plates


  1. The boundary of the Pacific plate scrapes against that of the North American plate and forms

    1. A single fault

    2. A subduction zone

    3. A volcano

    4. A fault zone


  1. P waves travel through

    1. Solids only

    2. Liquids and gases only

    3. Both solids and liquids.

    4. Liquids only


  1. S waves cannot pass through

    1. Solids

    2. The mantle

    3. The earth’s outer core

    4. The asthenoshpere


  1. By analyzing the difference in the time it takes for P waves and S waves to arrive at a seismograph station, scientists can determine an earthquake’s

    1. Epicenter

    2. L waves

    3. Fault zone

    4. Intensity






  1. The Richter scale expresses an earthquakes

    1. Magnitude

    2. Location

    3. Duration

    4. Depth


  1. Most injuries during earthquakes are caused by

    1. The collapse of buildings

    2. Cracks in the earth’s surface

    3. The vibration of S waves.

    4. The vibrations of P waves

  2. If an earthquake strikes while you are in a car, you should

    1. Continue driving

    2. Get out of the car

    3. Park the car under a bridge

    4. Stop the car in a clear space and remain in the car


  1. An earthquake is frequently preceded by

    1. A temporary change in the speed of local P waves

    2. A temporary change in the speed of the surface waves

    3. Landslides

    4. Tsunamis


Short Answer


  1. Earthquakes with a very deep focus cannot be explained by the elastic rebound theory. Why?










  1. If a seismograph station measures P waves but no S waves from an earthquake what can you conclude about the earthquakes location?

  2. Two cities are struck by earthquakes. The cities are the same size, are built on the same type of ground, and have the same types of buildings. The city in which the quake measured 4 on the Richter scale suffered $1 million in damage. The city in which the quake measured 6 on the Richter scale suffered $50 million in damage. What might account for the difference in damage costs?











  1. Would an earthquake in the Colorado Rockies be likely to form a tsunami? Explain.











5. Compare earthquake safety and tornado safety.


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