Quiz: Can You Answer These Fundamental Geology Questions?

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Can you answer these fundamental geology questions? For this quiz, you will need to know the epicenter's focus, where do most earthquakes occur, and the significant characteristics of P and S waves. What is a seismic gap, the fastest type of seismic wave, and where do you find the deepest focus earthquakes. This quiz will release your energy to learn about geology, good luck

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1.

What is the focus of an earthquake?
- A.
  
  Based on amplitudes of the largest seismic waves.
- B.
  
  The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.
- C.
  
  The place within the Earth where energy is released.
- D.
  
  Transmitted throughsolids and liquids.
2.

What is the focus of the epicenter?
- A.
  
  The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.
- B.
  
  Vibrational energy waves that travel outward in all directions from the focus. They can be measured on a seismograph.
- C.
  
  Data from 3 seismic statins is used to triangulate the location of the epicenter.
- D.
  
  The place within the Earth where energy is released.
3.

What is the difference in intensity between earthquakes with Richter magnitudes of 5 and 8?
- A.
  
  The place within the Earth where energy is released.
- B.
  
  Based on amplitudes of the largest seismic waves.
- C.
  
  Data from 3 seismic statins is used to triangulate the location of the epicenter.
- D.
  
  An increase of 1 fold increase of 1 on the scale =10 fold increase in intensity
4.

What is the difference in energy released?
- A.
  
  Based on amplitudes of the largest seismic waves.
- B.
  
  A = 30 fold increase in energy released.
- C.
  
  The place within the Earth where energy is released.
- D.
  
  An increase of 1 fold increase of 1 on the scale =10 fold increase in intensity
5.

What is the fastest type of seismic wave?
- A.
  
  Richter Scale
- B.
  
  Secondary waves
- C.
  
  Primary waves
- D.
  
  3 Seismic Stations
6.

Where do most earthquakes occur?
- A.
  
  Along Plate Boundaries
- B.
  
  Oceanic divergent boundaries
- C.
  
  Landslides
- D.
  
  Liquifaction
7.

Where do you find the deepest focus earthquakes?
- A.
  
  Subduction zones
- B.
  
  Oceanic divergent boundaries
- C.
  
  Continental rifts,collision zones and transforms
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

How many seismographs are required to determine the location of the epicenter of an earthquake?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  9
9.

What are the major characteristics of P and S waves?
- A.
  
  Compressional wave, slower seismic waves 6km per second, transmitted through only solids: Shear wave, fastest-3.5 km per second, transmitted through solids and liquids.
- B.
  
  Shear wave, slower-3.5 km per second, transmitted only through solids.
- C.
  
  Compressional wave, the fastest seismic waves 6km per second, transmitted through solids and liquids
- D.
  
  Compressional wave, fastest seismic waves 6km per second, transmitted through solids and liquids: Shear wave, slower-3.5 km per second, transmitted only through solids.
10.

Which type of seismic wave is responsible for causing the most damage?
- A.
  
  Surface Wave
- B.
  
  Primary Wave
- C.
  
  Secondary Wave
- D.
  
  Seismic Wave
11.

What is a seismic gap?
- A.
  
  Based on amplitudes of the largest seismic waves.
- B.
  
  No reliable method
- C.
  
  Areas known to be under strain that have not produced earthquakes.
- D.
  
  Shear wave,slower-3.5 km per second,transmitted only through solids.
12.

All of the following are several examples of earthquake hazards EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Ground Motion
- B.
  
  Fire
- C.
  
  Tornado
- D.
  
  Tsunamis