Earth Internal Process - SS3 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What is the main cause of earthquakes?
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A
Volcanic eruptions
B
Tectonic plate movements
C
Heavy rainfall
D
Human activities
2
Which term refers to the point inside the Earth where an earthquake's energy is released?
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A
Tremor
B
Epicenter
C
Origin
D
Shock wave
3
What are the two main types of seismic waves responsible for ground shaking during an earthquake?
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A
Primary waves and tidal waves
B
Epicenter waves and tremor waves
C
P-waves and S-waves
D
Seismic shock waves and tsunami waves
4
Which point on the Earth's surface is directly above the earthquake's origin?
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A
Tremor point
B
Shock wave point
C
Epicenter
D
Seismic zone
5
What is the result of the energy released during an earthquake moving through the Earth's crust?
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A
Volcanic eruption
B
Tremor
C
Shock wave
D
Tidal wave
6
Earthquake waves that cause the most ground shaking are:
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A
P-waves
B
S-waves
C
Epicenter waves
D
Tremor waves
7
Which term is synonymous with the ground shaking that occurs during an earthquake?
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A
Tremor
B
Shock wave
C
Seismic event
D
Epicenter
8
What is the main reason for the occurrence of shock waves during an earthquake?
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A
Human activities
B
Volcanic eruptions
C
Energy release from the earthquake's origin
D
Tectonic plate movements
9
Which part of the Earth is usually where the earthquake's focus is located?
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A
Mantle
B
Crust
C
Outer core
D
Inner core
10
What is the primary cause of the epicenter's strong shaking during an earthquake?
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A
Human activities
B
P-waves
C
Proximity to volcanoes
D
Its location directly above the origin
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