Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur in the Philippines because it is ______.

located in the Pacific Ring of Fire

Which of the following describes the epicenter of an earthquake?

the point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus

What happens when the focus of an earthquake is closer to Earth's surface?

The earthquake will cause greater damage on Earth's surface.

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Earth Science - Earthquake

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1
The result of a sudden release of energy.
seismic waves
earthquake
focus
epicenter
2
Where does the first motion of an earthquake occur?
continents
fault
epicenter
focus
3
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur in the Philippines because it is ______.
located in the Pacific Ring of Fire
located in the equator
composed of many islands
volcanic in origin
4
It outlines the major trenches in the Pacific Ocean.
Oceanic-Pacific Belt
Circum-Pacific Belt
Alpine-Himalayan Belt
Eurasian Plate
5
Which of the following is not an earthquake hazard?
fire caused by broken electrical wires or gas pipes
damage to property and casualties in highly populated areas
fish kill due to tsunami
landslide or mudslide occurring in mountainous regions
6
Geographic point at the surface above the focus.
Focus center
Earth surface
Epicenter
Fault
7
Earthquakes generally occur in areas where ______.
force on rocks is greatest
magnetic pull is greatest
force on rocks is weak
rocks are found
8
Movements coming from Earth's interior that radiate outward.
Focus
Epicenter
Seismic waves
Earthquake
9
Which of the following describes the epicenter of an earthquake?
the location where motion in an earthquake is detected last
a seismic wave that travels along the surface of Earth
the point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus
the location along a fault where the first motion of an earthquake occurs
10
What happens when the focus of an earthquake is closer to Earth's surface?
Focus of the EQ sends seismic waves horiz; it will not reach Earth's surf.
Focus of the EQ will not affect the extent of the damage of the EQ on ES.
The earthquake will cause greater damage on Earth's surface.
The earthquake will cause less damage on Earth's surface.
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The plate that is known to cause the seismic activities on Earth.
African Plate
Eurasian Plate
Indo-Australian Plate
Pacific Plate

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