Earthquake Quiz
6 Questions
| Attempts: 339
This quiz should be used after studying about earthquakes.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The center of the earthquake is called the ________.
- A.
Starting point
- B.
Epicenter
- C.
Center
- D.
Not listed
Correct Answer
B. Epicenter -
- 2.
A tool that measures seismic waves is called a _______.
- A.
Seismograph
- B.
Seismometer
- C.
Seismogram
- D.
Not listed
Correct Answer
A. Seismograph -
- 3.
Decide whether the statement is true or false. Tsunamis are always caused by earthquakes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
The biggest earthquake occurred on which continent?
- A.
Asia
- B.
North America
- C.
South America
- D.
Not listed
Correct Answer
C. South America -
- 5.
Review The earth is always moving.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
What should you do if you are caught in an earthquake? Tsunami?
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Jan 29, 2010Quiz Created by
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