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101.	The magnitude of energy released by an earthquake is calculated using
A.	Temblor scale
B.	Richter scale
C.	Tectonic scale
D.	Seismic scale
Answer» C. Tectonic scale

Discussion

102.	Seismograph is dependent on the extent of damage caused by a/an
A.	earthquake
B.	air barrier
C.	volcano
D.	explosion
Answer» B. air barrier

Discussion

103.	After the earthquake has taken place, it is followed by
A.	proshocks
B.	preshock
C.	aftershocks
D.	minimaximal shocks
Answer» D. minimaximal shocks

Discussion

104.	When tensional force is applied to rock layers, it develops a
A.	normal fault
B.	reverse fault
C.	tear fault
D.	pierce fault
Answer» B. reverse fault

Discussion

105.	An elongated lowland between two highlands that were created from the vertical displacement of rocks due to tensional or compressional forces as a result of faulting is known as
A.	Rift valley
B.	Block mountain
C.	Fold mountain
D.	Faulty mountain
Answer» B. Block mountain

Discussion

106.	The range formed due to the collision of Indo-Australian and Eurasian Plate is
A.	Himalayas
B.	Hindu Kush Range
C.	Karakoram Range
D.	Andes
Answer» B. Hindu Kush Range

Discussion

107.	When the amount of compressional force exerted on a rock layer is equal from both sides, the rock layer is likely to warp and crumple
A.	unequally
B.	symmetrically
C.	asymmetrically
D.	quickly
Answer» C. asymmetrically

Discussion

108.	Conversely, a rift valley can be formed from a reverse fault caused by
A.	tensional force
B.	compressional force
C.	expansion force
D.	contact force
Answer» C. expansion force

Discussion

109.	The most common type of volcano is the
A.	Acid Lava Volcano
B.	Basic Lava Volcano
C.	Composite Lava Volcano
D.	Component Volcano
Answer» D. Component Volcano

Discussion

110.	As the basic lava flows more, it forms a
A.	steep slope and narrow base
B.	gentle slope and broad base
C.	steep slope and broad base
D.	gentle slope and narrow base
Answer» C. steep slope and broad base

Discussion

111.	The eruptions of composite volcanoes are loud and violent because that contain
A.	basic lava
B.	viscous acid lava
C.	dense composite lava
D.	viscous composite lava
Answer» C. dense composite lava

Discussion

112.	The cavity in the Earth's crust below the vent that holds magma is known as
A.	Vent
B.	Cone
C.	Lava
D.	Magma Chamber
Answer» E.

Discussion

113.	As the volcano is carried along by the plate, a new volcano is formed over the
A.	ocean bed
B.	river bed
C.	original hot spot
D.	virtual hot spot
Answer» D. virtual hot spot

Discussion

114.	These underwater volcano systems can be even longer than the fold mountain ranges on/in
A.	water
B.	space
C.	land
D.	moon
Answer» D. moon

Discussion

115.	Eruptions from composite volcanoes are usually
A.	light and less violent
B.	soft and less violent
C.	loud but less violent
D.	loud and more violent
Answer» E.

Discussion

116.	The number of types of volcanism are
A.	two
B.	three
C.	four
D.	five
Answer» C. four

Discussion

117.	The acid lava flows slowly and solidifies
A.	quickly
B.	slowly
C.	never solidifies
D.	within the mantle
Answer» B. slowly

Discussion

118.	Acid lava is sticky or 'viscous' because it contains high amounts of
A.	copper
B.	iron
C.	nickel
D.	silica
Answer» E.

Discussion

119.	In contrast, the intensity of earthquake cannot be measured by any
A.	machine
B.	instrument
C.	scale
D.	means
Answer» C. scale

Discussion

120.	The place directly above the focus on the Earth's surface is known as
A.	origin
B.	epicenter
C.	principal
D.	comma
Answer» C. principal

Discussion

121.	The magnitude of the earthquake indicates the amount of
A.	vibrations per second
B.	vibrations per minute
C.	oscillations
D.	energy released
Answer» E.

Discussion

122.	A tear fault occurs due to
A.	horizontal displacement of rocks
B.	vertical displacement of rocks
C.	diagonal displacement of rocks
D.	all of them
Answer» B. vertical displacement of rocks

Discussion

123.	When the stronger compressional forces push the over thrust fold to move along the fracture line, it forms a
A.	gap
B.	layer
C.	nappe
D.	fracture
Answer» D. fracture

Discussion

124.	If the compressional force is unequal, then the folding that will take place would be
A.	equal
B.	asymmetrical
C.	symmetrical
D.	slower
Answer» C. symmetrical

Discussion

125.	A fold mountain is a type of landform that is created when two crustal plates
A.	converge
B.	collide
C.	diverge
D.	DE collide
Answer» C. diverge

Discussion

126.	The reverse fault is caused due to
A.	compression
B.	tension
C.	expansion
D.	collision
Answer» B. tension

Discussion

127.	Due to there low density, Continental Plates rest
A.	lower in the mantle
B.	higher on the crust
C.	higher on the mantle
D.	higher on the core
Answer» D. higher on the core

Discussion

128.	Under the land of California, the two plates that move in transformation are
A.	Indo-Australian and North American Plate
B.	South American and North American Plate
C.	Eurasian and American Plate
D.	Pacific and North American Plate
Answer» E.

Discussion

129.	The boundary where the magma rises to the surface is known as
A.	obstructive plate boundary
B.	constructive plate boundary
C.	destructive plate boundary
D.	seductive plate boundary
Answer» C. destructive plate boundary

Discussion

130.	The Greek word 'Teton' means
A.	moveable'
B.	plate'
C.	layer'
D.	a builder'
Answer» E.

Discussion

131.	South American Plate is a/an
A.	Oceanic Plate
B.	Continental Plate
C.	Aquatic Plate
D.	Mantle Plate
Answer» C. Aquatic Plate

Discussion

132.	On the Richter scale, a '6' means the tremor is 10 times greater than a scale of
A.	3
B.	4
C.	5
D.	2
Answer» D. 2

Discussion

133.	Many buildings and bridges collapse at a scale of
A.	5
B.	6
C.	7
D.	10-Aug
Answer» D. 10-Aug

Discussion

134.	Other than the boundaries of crustal plates, earthquakes may occur within areas with
A.	frequent civil activities
B.	frequent explosive activities
C.	frequent deforestation activities
D.	frequent volcanic activities
Answer» E.

Discussion

135.	Objects fall from shelves, plaster walls get cracked and people feel the tremor at a level of
A.	3
B.	4
C.	5
D.	6
Answer» E.

Discussion

136.	Richter scale measures the factors of
A.	2
B.	4
C.	5
D.	10
Answer» E.

Discussion

137.	South American and African Plates, both contain
A.	land only
B.	ocean only
C.	ocean beds and land both
D.	ocean beds only
Answer» D. ocean beds only

Discussion

138.	An example of Oceanic Plate is the
A.	Arabian Plate
B.	Antarctic Plate
C.	Persian Plate
D.	Pacific Plate
Answer» E.

Discussion

139.	Compared to Oceanic Plates, the Continental Plates are lighter and less dense because
A.	they're made up of sand
B.	they're made up of soil
C.	they're made up of light elements
D.	they're made up of metalloids
Answer» D. they're made up of metalloids

Discussion

140.	Due to these geological forces, the Earth's crust is being
A.	destroyed and created
B.	created
C.	destroyed
D.	changed
Answer» B. created

Discussion

141.	The fault line formed due to the Transform Plate Movement of North American and Pacific Plate is known as
A.	Los Vegas Fault
B.	Los Angeles Fault
C.	San Andreas Fault
D.	San Francisco Fault
Answer» D. San Francisco Fault

Discussion

142.	Most of the rift valleys and block mountains are found in
A.	Africa
B.	Europe
C.	Asia
D.	Australia
Answer» B. Europe

Discussion

143.	In normal fault, the displacement that takes place is
A.	vertical
B.	horizontal
C.	diagonal
D.	all of them
Answer» B. horizontal

Discussion

144.	The slant sides of the folding rocks are known as
A.	limbs
B.	syncline
C.	anticline
D.	cliff
Answer» B. syncline

Discussion

145.	The Himalayas were formed approximately
A.	50 years ago
B.	5000 years ago
C.	50 million years ago
D.	50 billion years ago
Answer» D. 50 billion years ago

Discussion

146.	When two geological forces from opposite directions act on each other, the rock layers within the Earth's crust
A.	fold
B.	crack
C.	vibrate
D.	subduct
Answer» B. crack

Discussion

147.	Reverse fault is similar to normal fault, except for the
A.	force
B.	types of plates
C.	mass
D.	movement of layers
Answer» E.

Discussion

148.	Rocks under tensional force are
A.	pushed towards each other
B.	pulled apart
C.	compressed
D.	expanded
Answer» C. compressed

Discussion

149.	Faulting causes the displacement of rocks to occur in
A.	one direction
B.	two directions
C.	three directions
D.	four directions
Answer» D. four directions

Discussion

150.	Normal fault is caused by
A.	compression
B.	tension
C.	expansion
D.	collision
Answer» C. expansion

Discussion

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The magnitude of energy released by an earthquake is calculated using

Seismograph is dependent on the extent of damage caused by a/an

After the earthquake has taken place, it is followed by

When tensional force is applied to rock layers, it develops a

An elongated lowland between two highlands that were created from the vertical displacement of rocks due to tensional or compressional forces as a result of faulting is known as

The range formed due to the collision of Indo-Australian and Eurasian Plate is

When the amount of compressional force exerted on a rock layer is equal from both sides, the rock layer is likely to warp and crumple

Conversely, a rift valley can be formed from a reverse fault caused by

The most common type of volcano is the

As the basic lava flows more, it forms a

The eruptions of composite volcanoes are loud and violent because that contain

The cavity in the Earth's crust below the vent that holds magma is known as

As the volcano is carried along by the plate, a new volcano is formed over the

These underwater volcano systems can be even longer than the fold mountain ranges on/in

Eruptions from composite volcanoes are usually

The number of types of volcanism are

The acid lava flows slowly and solidifies

Acid lava is sticky or 'viscous' because it contains high amounts of

In contrast, the intensity of earthquake cannot be measured by any

The place directly above the focus on the Earth's surface is known as

The magnitude of the earthquake indicates the amount of

A tear fault occurs due to

When the stronger compressional forces push the over thrust fold to move along the fracture line, it forms a

If the compressional force is unequal, then the folding that will take place would be

A fold mountain is a type of landform that is created when two crustal plates

The reverse fault is caused due to

Due to there low density, Continental Plates rest

Under the land of California, the two plates that move in transformation are

The boundary where the magma rises to the surface is known as

The Greek word 'Teton' means

South American Plate is a/an

On the Richter scale, a '6' means the tremor is 10 times greater than a scale of

Many buildings and bridges collapse at a scale of

Other than the boundaries of crustal plates, earthquakes may occur within areas with

Objects fall from shelves, plaster walls get cracked and people feel the tremor at a level of

Richter scale measures the factors of

South American and African Plates, both contain

An example of Oceanic Plate is the

Compared to Oceanic Plates, the Continental Plates are lighter and less dense because

Due to these geological forces, the Earth's crust is being

The fault line formed due to the Transform Plate Movement of North American and Pacific Plate is known as

Most of the rift valleys and block mountains are found in

In normal fault, the displacement that takes place is

The slant sides of the folding rocks are known as

The Himalayas were formed approximately

When two geological forces from opposite directions act on each other, the rock layers within the Earth's crust

Reverse fault is similar to normal fault, except for the

Rocks under tensional force are

Faulting causes the displacement of rocks to occur in

Normal fault is caused by