The ground shakes like a wet dog, and suddenly, our world dances around us in the most terrifying of ways. Earthquakes are among the most violent and scary natural phenomena, and many have found their deaths due to an especially strong one. Can you answer some questions about this powerful natural phenomenon?
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What is the name of the top layer of the earth?
Outer core
Mantle
Crust
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The crust of the earth is composed of:
The crust is composed of thousands of broken pieces
The crust is one big plate.
The crust is divided into 7 bigger and several smaller plates.
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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
The Region where the earthquake was felt
The duration of an earthquake
Place on the earth's surface, exactly above the hypocenter of the earthquake
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On the Richter earthquake scale, what numbers are 'Light to moderate damage'?
4-5
6-7
2-3
1-2
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Earthquake ground motion is recorded with a...?
Seismograph
Seismogram
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When a earthquakes occurs, it releases energy in the form of waves that radiate from the earthquake source in all directions. Which is the fastest wave?
Surface wave
S-Wave
P-Wave
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When indoors during an earthquake, the safest place to be is...
In a doorway
In a bedroom
Under a sturdy piece of furniture
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True or False: If you are outside during an earthquake you should seek shelter in a building.
True
False
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A good indicator of an impending earthquake is...
None of these
Very hot weather
Restless pets
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If an earthquake hits while driving you should...
Pull over and stay in the car
Driver away from the direction of the earthquake
Pull over and get out of the car
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The most common hazard after an earthquake is:
Sewer back-up
Tsunami
Debris
Fire
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