Quiz

Question 1

shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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EARTHQUAKE

Question 2

is the point on Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake occurs along a

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epicenter

Question 3

is the actual point at which the earthquake occurs along a fault beneath Earth’s

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hypocenter

Question 4

are produced by sudden movement along faults and plate boundaries.

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Tectonic earthquakes

Question 5

Earthquakes induced by rising lava or magma beneath active volcanoes is called

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volcanic earthquakes

Question 6

This hazard describes as the vibration of the ground during an earthquake.

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GROUND SHAKING

Question 7

It is an offset of the ground.

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GROUND RAPTURE

Question 8

This hazard happened when the sand or soil and groundwater mixed during the shaking of moderate to strong earthquake.

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LIQUEFACTION

Question 9

This hazard is the sinking or settling of the ground surface.

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GROUND SUBSIDENCE

Question 10

refers to the downward movement of a mass of soil, rocks, or debris along a slope.

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landslide

Question 11

is a series of ocean waves triggered by a significant disturbance, usually associated with underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

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tsunami

Question 12

fault that is likely to generate another earthquake sometime in the future.

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ACTIVE FAULTS

Question 13

are areas where tectonic plates converge.

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Subduction zones

Question 14

Can be anything that includes a physical phenomenon associated with an earthquake that may produce adverse effects on human activities.

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EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS

Question 15

Are the direct results of movement of the ground.

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Primary Earthquake Hazards

Question 16

Are the results of the primary hazards, which can prove to be more catastrophic.

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Secondary Earthquake Hazards

Question 17

is a measure of earthquake size.

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Magnitude

Question 18

To measure the strength of an earthquake

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Seismograph/Seismometer

Question 19

Geologists have identified active faults as any fault that is likely to generate another earthquake sometime in the future.

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ACTIVE FAULTS

Question 20

are areas where tectonic plates converge.

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Subduction zones

Question 21

is a 100 Km long active fault that runs through some part of Quezon City, Marikina City, Pasig City, Makati City, Taguig City, and Muntinlupa City.

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West Valley Fault

Question 22

It is the energy released by an earthquake at the focus.

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MAGNITUDE

Question 23

It is the strength of an earthquake perceived and felt by people in a certain locality. Intensity is generally higher near
the epicenter.

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INTENSITY