6th Grade Earthquake Hazards & Impacts Quizzes, Questions & Answers

6th Grade

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Are you ready? If you live in Southwestern British Columbia, answer 15 questions to find out how much you do and don’t know about earthquake risk, how to prepare your home and how earthquake insurance works.

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 12346 | Last updated: Sep 16, 2025

Sample Question 1
According to experts, what’s the likelihood that an earthquake strong enough to cause significant property damage will strike southwestern B.C. in the next 50 years?

Less than 10%

At least 10%, but less than 20%

At least 20%, but less than 30%

At least 30%

Don't know

Sample Question 2
Typically, how often do earthquakes occur in B.C.?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Less often

Seismic Waves Earthquake Intensity Quiz

Test your knowledge of how earthquakes work and their effects on people and buildings. This Seismic Waves Earthquake Intensity Quiz covers the science of seismic waves, earthquake measurement scales, and the real-world hazards...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 12 | Last updated: Apr 30, 2026

Sample Question 1
What are the two main types of seismic waves released during an earthquake?

Body waves and surface waves

Fast waves and slow waves

Vertical waves and horizontal waves

Sound waves and light waves

Sample Question 2
Which type of seismic wave travels the fastest?

S waves

P waves

Rayleigh waves

Love waves

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