Earthquake Epicenter
Preliminary
Activity
Mechanics
• There are 5 mystery words in the puzzle,
you are only given 30 seconds to search and
write the word as fast as you can. You can
get 1 pts for every word.
EPICENTER
PLATES
RING OF FIRE
CONVECTION
VOLCANISM
Legends
QUIZ
Question 1
Which of the seismic waves travels the fastest?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Instant Wave
Primary Wave
Secondary Wave
Surface Wave
Question 2
What seismic wave moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction
that the energy is traveling in?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Instant Wave
Primary Wave
Secondary Wave
Surface Wave
Question 3
What starting point is to be traced to locate the epicenter of an
earthquake?
A.
B.
C.
D.
First P wave and the first S wave
Second P wave and the second S wave.
Third P wave and the third S wave
Fourth P wave and the fourth S wave.
Question 4
Based on geological hazard maps, what is the safest place in the
country due to its very low risk in geological disasters like earthquakes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Batanes
Isabela
Palawan
Romblon
Question 5
Why is Philippines prone to experience earthquakes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It is within the Pacific Ring of Fire
The Pacific ocean causes daily shaking of the archipelago.
It has plenty of stored energy in the crust part.
The Philippines is in a tropical area.
Assignment
Create a preparedness
plan that we should do
Before, During, and
After an earthquake in
your assigned groups.