EVALUATION:
DIRECTIONS: Select the response that best answers the question or statement.
_____ 1. The intensity of an earthquake is expressed in ______________.
A. Roman Numerals C. Both A and B
B. Hindu Arabic Numerals D. In any way you like it
_____ 2. As you go away from the focus the intensity _____________.

A. Increases B. Decreases C. Does not change
_____ 3. People are interviewed and buildings are inspected to determine _______________.

A. Intensity C. Location of the Focus
B. Magnitude D. Location of an active fault

_____ 4. Juan is sitting peacefully in front of the television when he suddenly felt an earthquake which
vibration is like one passing a heavy truck, what intensity did Juan felt?
A. I B. VII C. IV D. V
_____ 5. Which of the given instrument is used to measures earthquake intensity based on the observed
effects on people and structures?

A. Richter Scale C. Modified Mercalli Scale
B. Centigrade Scale D. Moment Magnitude Scale
_____ 6. It is the system used by PHIVOLCS in determining the intensity of an earthquake.
A. PIIS B. PIES C. PSIE D. PEIS
_____ 7. Which statement differentiates intensity from magnitude? Magnitude is ____________?

I. a measure of how strong an earthquake is
II. an instrument that measures an earthquake
III. expressed using roman numerals
A. I & II B. II & III C. I & III D. I, II, III

_____ 8. Described as scarcely perceptible and is felt only by people under favorable conditions.
A. IV B. I C. III D. II
_____ 9. It is a Government agency that is tasked with monitoring earthquakes and volcanic activities.
A. PAGASA B. PNP C. PHIVOLCS D. AFP
_____10. Which statement is FALSE about an earthquake? Earthquake _______

A. was caused by movement along the fault.
B. have caused countless deaths all over the world.
C. with a magnitude of 2 can cause severe damage.
D. is the vibration of the Earth due to the rapid release of energy.