11. A dip-slip faults on which the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall is called

a.Normal Fault
b. Reverse Fault
c. Strike-Slip Fault
d. collapsed fault


12. A dip-slip faults on which the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall is called

a.Normal Fault
b. Reverse Fault
c. Strike-Slip Fault
d. collapsed fault


13. In which part of the earth does S waves cannot pass through?

a. Solids b. The mantle
c. The earth’s outer core
d. The asthenoshpere


14. By analyzing the difference in the time it takes for P waves and S waves to arrive at a seismograph station, scientists can determine an earthquake’s

a. Epicenter b. L waves
c. Fault zone d. Intensity


15. Deaths associated with earthquake deaths in sloping areas can result from ____.

a. tsunamis
b. formation of fault scarps
c. landslides
d. surface ruptures


16. The San Andreas Fault, a result of horizontal shear. This fault is known as____

a. blind b. strike-slip
c. normal d. reverse


17. Which seismic wave travels along the surface of the earth?

a. P-wave b. S-wave
c. L-wave d. none


18. If an earthquake strikes while you are in a car, you should

a. Continue driving
b. Get out of the car

c. Park the car under a bridge d. Stop the car in a clear space and remain in the car


19. Most injuries during earthquakes are caused by

a. The collapse of buildings
b. Cracks in the earth’s surface

c. The vibration of S waves. d.The vibrations of P waves


20. The following should be done after an earthquake except

a. Check yourself and other injuries
b. Don’t enter damaged buildings

c. Use elevators
d. Check water and electrical lines for damages


21. Water waves produced by an underwater earthquake is called

a. tidal wave b. tsunami
c. storm surge d. whirlpool


22. In December 2004, a strong earthquake followed by tsunami, caused more than 200,000 deaths. In what

Ocean does this devastating event started?

a. Pacific Ocean
b. Indian Ocean
c. Atlantic Ocean
d. Arctic Ocean



23. The strain or force which causes a material to twist is known as ____.

a. Stress b. tension
c. compression d. shear


24.The strain or force which causes a material to pull apart is known as____.

a. Stress b. tension
c. compression d. shear


25. What instrument is used to record any movement in the ground?

a. barometer
b. thermometer
c. seismograph
d. ultrasound


26. Which of the following is an economic and social impacts of earthquakes?

a. building collapse
b. ground failure
c. fire
d. all of these


27. Most of the active volcanoes and faults are located in what region of the earth?

a. mid-atlantic ocean
b. middle east
c. Pacific Ring of Fire
d. equator


28. What determines whether a tropical cyclone is called a hurricane, a typhoon, or a cyclone?

a. graphical location
b. time of year
c. the speed of the wind
d. the heat index


29. A tropical cyclone in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific is referred to as a

a. hurricane b. typhoon c. cyclone d. storm


30. A tropical cyclone Indian Ocean is referred to as

a. hurricane b. typhoon c. cyclone d. thunderstorm​