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