Earthquakes and Faults Quiz

What forms in the sand when sheets are moved?

What occurs to the lines during movement along a fault?

What is the term used for a break or fracture on the Earth’s surface?

What is the primary objective of the 'Stick ‘n’ slip' activity?

What happens to the rubber band when it is pulled?

During the activity, what happens to the box attached to the rubber band?

What happens to the toy house during the experiment?

In the setup, which component represents the 'fault'?

What is a primary focus of the module on Earthquakes and Faults?

Which term is defined as the location directly above the earthquake's origin?

What differentiates active faults from inactive faults?

What aspect of earthquakes is highlighted by the comparison between magnitude and intensity?

What does the module aim to teach students about the Earth's interior?

Which option correctly describes the focus of an earthquake?

Which of the following best describes intensity in relation to earthquakes?

What is the significance of understanding faults in relation to earthquakes?

What characterizes an active fault?

Which method do scientists NOT use to identify active faults?

What is the main reason for knowing the location of active and inactive faults?

What does PHIVOLCS stand for?

Which of the following is NOT true about an inactive fault?

What can be an indicator of an active fault?

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between faults and earthquakes?

Which of the following is the best measure of the damage potential of an earthquake?

What caused the strong ground motion associated with the North Bohol fault?

What is the focus or hypocenter of an earthquake?

Which statement accurately describes the epicenter of an earthquake?

Why are earthquakes often named after the cities near their epicenters?

What term describes a break in the Earth’s crust along which significant movement has occurred?

How do seismic waves travel from the focus of an earthquake?

Which organization is responsible for the monitoring and mitigation of earthquakes in the Philippines?

What is the main purpose of a seismograph?

What differentiates intensity from magnitude in the context of earthquakes?

In the context of earthquakes, what does 'epicenter' refer to?

Which of the following differentiates between magnitude and intensity of an earthquake?

Where does seismic activity primarily begin in relation to an earthquake?

What does 'focus' refer to in the context of an earthquake?

Which describes the concept of active faults?

What is the key difference between a tsunami and an earthquake?

What magnitude is associated with the Cebu earthquake in 2013?

What does the Richter scale primarily measure?

Which term refers to faults that have caused earthquakes in the past and may do so again?

What does the PEIS scale measure?

Which agency is responsible for monitoring earthquakes in the Philippines?

The scale used to assess the effects and damages caused by earthquakes is known as what?

Which of the following terms describes faults that have not produced any seismic activity?

Why is understanding active and inactive faults important in earthquake science?