Question 1

What is a crack or break in the lithosphere that can shift and cause an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Fault

Answer

Epicenter

Answer

Focus

Answer

Eruption

Question 2

Which of the following theories describes the forces that cause the crust to move slowly?

Accepted Answer

Plate Tectonic Theory

Answer

Elastic Rebound Theory

Answer

Crustal Theory

Answer

Plate Boundary Theory

Question 3

What governmental agency is in charge of determiningthe magnitude of earthquakes in the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

PHIVOLCS

Answer

PAGASA

Answer

MMDA

Answer

NDRRMC

Question 4

What instrument is used to record ground motionduring an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Seismograph

Answer

Seismogram

Answer

Microscope

Answer

Stenograph

Question 5

How many tropical cyclones enter the PhilippineArea of Responsibility each year, according to PAGASA?Which of the following earthquake waves causes the most structural damage?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

21

Answer

19

Answer

18

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