11. A dip-slip faults on which the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall is called
a.Normal Fault
b. Reverse Fault
c. Strike-Slip Fault
d. collapsed fault
12. A dip-slip faults on which the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall is called
a.Normal Fault
b. Reverse Fault
c. Strike-Slip Fault
d. collapsed fault
13. In which part of the earth does S waves cannot pass through?
a. Solids b. The mantle
c. The earth’s outer core
d. The asthenoshpere
14. 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
a. Epicenter b. L waves
c. Fault zone d. Intensity
15. Deaths associated with earthquake deaths in sloping areas can result from ____.
a. tsunamis
b. formation of fault scarps
c. landslides
d. surface ruptures
16. The San Andreas Fault, a result of horizontal shear. This fault is known as____
a. blind b. strike-slip
c. normal d. reverse
17. Which seismic wave travels along the surface of the earth?
a. P-wave b. S-wave
c. L-wave d. none
18. If an earthquake strikes while you are in a car, you should
a. Continue driving
b. Get out of the car
c. Park the car under a bridge d. Stop the car in a clear space and remain in the car
19. Most injuries during earthquakes are caused by
a. The collapse of buildings
b. Cracks in the earth’s surface
c. The vibration of S waves. d.The vibrations of P waves
20. The following should be done after an earthquake except
a. Check yourself and other injuries
b. Don’t enter damaged buildings
c. Use elevators
d. Check water and electrical lines for damages
21. Water waves produced by an underwater earthquake is called
a. tidal wave b. tsunami
c. storm surge d. whirlpool
22. In December 2004, a strong earthquake followed by tsunami, caused more than 200,000 deaths. In what
Ocean does this devastating event started?
a. Pacific Ocean
b. Indian Ocean
c. Atlantic Ocean
d. Arctic Ocean
23. The strain or force which causes a material to twist is known as ____.
a. Stress b. tension
c. compression d. shear
24.The strain or force which causes a material to pull apart is known as____.
a. Stress b. tension
c. compression d. shear
25. What instrument is used to record any movement in the ground?
a. barometer
b. thermometer
c. seismograph
d. ultrasound
26. Which of the following is an economic and social impacts of earthquakes?
a. building collapse
b. ground failure
c. fire
d. all of these
27. Most of the active volcanoes and faults are located in what region of the earth?
a. mid-atlantic ocean
b. middle east
c. Pacific Ring of Fire
d. equator
28. What determines whether a tropical cyclone is called a hurricane, a typhoon, or a cyclone?
a. graphical location
b. time of year
c. the speed of the wind
d. the heat index
29. A tropical cyclone in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific is referred to as a
a. hurricane b. typhoon c. cyclone d. storm
30. A tropical cyclone Indian Ocean is referred to as
a. hurricane b. typhoon c. cyclone d. thunderstorm
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Answer:
11. A. Normal Fault
12. A. Normal Fault (Repeated Question?)
13. C. The earth's outer ore
14. A. Epicenter
15. C. Landslides
16. B. Strike-slip
17. B. S-Wave
18. D. Stop the car in a clear space and remain in the car.
19. A. The collapse of buildings
20. C. Use elevators
21. B. Tsunami
22. B. Indian Ocean
23. C. Shear
24. B. Tension
25. C. Seismograph
26. D. All of these
27. C. Pacific Ring of Fire
28. A. graphical location
29. A. Hurricane
30. C. Cyclone