Earthquake Post - Test
Name _______________
Date ___________
Matching:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
earthquake
erosion
fault
uplifts
volcano
weathering
butte
canyon
geological
plate boundary
surface waves
mountain
seismology
transforming boundary
liquefaction
crust
____ a rise of land to a higher elevation, as in the process
of mountain building.
____ change under the action or influence of weather.
____ a shaking or trembling to the earth
____ the outer part of a planet, or moon composed
.essentially of crystalline rocks
____ science that deals with measurement of earthquakes
____ a fracture in the crust of the earth
____ the action or process of eroding
____ a landmass that projects above its surroundings and
is higher than a hill
____ when the strength and stiffness of a soil changed
____ a vent in the crust of the earth where molten or hot
rock and steam spew
____ a deep narrow valley with steep sides
____ the study of solid matter
____ an isolated hill with steep sides usually having a
smaller summit are than a mesa
____ seismic waves that travel along the earth’s surface
____ the point where two plates come together
____ happens when two plates slide past one another
Constructed Response:
1.
Describe two landforms that are created by earthquakes, and explain how they are formed.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2.
Describe how seismic activity is measure and the rating scale used to determine the
magnitude of the scale.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3,
List 8 items you should have around your house in order to be prepared for an earthquake.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
4.
Explain the possible outcome of an earthquake if your house is locate ½ mile from a fault line
That slips. What damage could result from the quake? ___________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5.
Explain two hazards that could exist as a result of an earthquake.
A. __________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
6.
I feel that my family is prepared for an earthquake, Why or why not? _________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Multiple Choice:
1.
Liquefaction is when ...
a.
the earth’s crust turns into water.
b.
the strength and stiffness of the soil changes due to movement
c.
the earth’s crust freezes
d.
it feels like you are walking on water.
2.
A crater that has filled with water and is now considered to be a lake was probably created as
a result of what type of geologic event?
a.
slip fault movement
b.
liquefaction movement
c.
volcanic erupted long ago
d.
convergent boundary movement
3.
The average magnitude of an earthquake in Utah is?
a.
1.0
b.
2.0
c.
3.0
d.
6.0
4.
The safest place to be during and earthquake is….
a.
under a table
b.
in your car
c.
in your basement
d.
outside away from any structures.
5.
A geologist is a ….
a.
scientist that studies space
b.
scientist who studies the earth and the processes of building up and breaking
down of it’s crust.
c.
studies only earthquakes.
d.
likes to build things out of rocks.
6.
What is the name of the fault that is nearest to your home?
a.
San Andres Fault
b.
The Wasatch Fault
c.
The Salt Lake Fault
d.
The Uintah Fault
7.
A seismograph is an instrument used to measure…
a.
how hard the wind is blowing against the rocks.
b.
how much rain has fallen.
c.
the waves created my the movement of the earths crust,
d.
the size of waves in the ocean.
8.
Which describes the three main components of a good emergency plan?
a.
have an evacuation plan, enough supplies for 72 hours, and a meeting place
b.
plan to stay where you are, stay there until help comes, search house for food
c.
run out of the building, go find your parents, hope you have enough to eat
d.
have a plan, know where your parents are all the time, and a first aide kit
9.
An Earthquake Engineer job is important because…
a..
they help you develop a safety plan.
b.
they watch for earthquake to occur.
c.
they tell people what to do after an earthquake.
d.
they fix or build buildings and other structures that are more earthquake safe.