MAHAY INTEGRATED SECONDARY SCHOOL 5.

A characteristic of earthquakes that cause the most severe damage

is:
SUMMATIVE TEST a. a deep focus
Science 8 b. An intermediate focus
c. A shallow focus
Quarter2 d. A deep epicenter
Module1-Earthquake and Faults
6. Most severe earthquakes occur
Name:_____________________________ Score: ____________________ a. In mountains
b. Along major rivers
Multiple choices c. At plate boundaries
1. Vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden movement of rock are d. In the middle of plates
called:
a. Epicenters 7. The boundary of the Pacific plate scrapes against that of the North
b. Earthquakes American plate and forms
c. Faults a. A single fault
d. Tsunamis b. A subduction zone
c. A volcano
2. The elastic rebound theory states that as a rock becomes stressed, it d. A fault zone
first:
a. Deforms 8. P waves travel through
b. Melts a. Solids only
c. Breaks b. Liquids and gases only
d. Shifts positions c. Both solids and liquids.
d. Liquids only
3. The point along a fault where an earthquake begins is called the:
a. Fracture 9. S waves cannot pass through
b. Epicenter a. Solids
c. Gap b. The mantle
d. Focus c. The earth’s outer core
d. The asthenoshpere
4. The point of the earths surface directly above the point where an
earthquake occurs is called the: 10. By analyzing the difference in the time it takes for P waves and S
a. Focus waves to arrive at a seismograph station, scientists can determine an
b. Epicenter earthquake’s
c. Fracture a. Epicenter
d. Fault b. L waves
c. Fault zone
d. Intensity
 11. The Richter scale expresses an earthquakes
a. Magnitude
b. Location
c. Duration
d. Depth

12. 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
13. 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

14. An earthquake is frequently preceded by

a. A temporary change in the speed of local P waves
b. A temporary change in the speed of the surface waves
c. Landslides
d. Tsunamis

Short Answer

1. Earthquakes with a very deep focus cannot be explained by the

elastic rebound theory. Why?
2. If a seismograph station measures P waves but no S waves from an
earthquake what can you conclude about the earthquakes location?
3. Two cities are struck by earthquakes. The cities are the same size,
are built on the same type of ground, and have the same types of
buildings. The city in which the quake measured 4 on the Richter
scale suffered $1 million in damage. The city in which the quake
measured 6 on the Richter scale suffered $50 million in damage.
What might account for the difference in damage costs?
4. Would an earthquake in the Colorado Rockies be likely to form a
tsunami? Explain.
5. Compare earthquake safety and tornado safety.