8th Grade Earthquake Hazards & Impacts Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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This Earthquake Preparedness Building Quiz helps students understand how earthquakes form, the damage they cause, and how to stay safe. You'll learn about seismic waves, building design, and emergency response. Ideal for middle...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 36 | Last updated: Apr 30, 2026

Sample Question 1
What are the three main types of seismic waves produced by earthquakes?

P waves, S waves, and surface waves

Light waves, sound waves, and shock waves

Compression waves, expansion waves, and gravity waves

Primary waves, secondary waves, and tertiary waves

Sample Question 2
Which scale measures the energy released by an earthquake?

Richter scale

Mercalli scale

Fujita scale

Beaufort scale

Sample Question 3
True or False: Most earthquake damage is caused by the ground shaking alone.

True

False

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