Trivia Quiz On Earthquake

5 Questions | By Gemini_sjc | Last updated: Sep 23, 2019 | Total Attempts: 824

The trivia quiz on Earthquake is perfect for those of us who think they know everything about earthquakes. Thanks to modern technology, there is a very high chance of predicting the occurrence of earthquakes in a region, the damage it might cause and how to keep safe. Give it a try and get to learn more about it. All the best!

Questions and Answers

1.

Are vibrations or tremors produced in the earth's outer layer or crust
- A.
  
  Tectonic quakes
- B.
  
  Earthquakes
- C.
  
  Earth quake belts
- D.
  
  Deep earthquakes
- E.
  
  Wave
2.

They are the experts on the study of earthquakes _________________
3.

This pushes the nearby water particles in all directions creating
- A.
  
  Wave
- B.
  
  Push wave
- C.
  
  Secondary wave or s wave
- D.
  
  Torsion or twist wave
- E.
  
  Primary wave or P wave
4.

Seismic waves cause tidal waves _________________
5.

The strength of an earthquake is known as its__________________

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