16. Which earthquake in history had the highest magnitude ever recorded?
A) Nepal earthquake, 2015
B) Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, 2004
C) Chile earthquake, 1960
D) Alaska earthquake, 1964
Answer: B) Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, 2004
17. What is the term for the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?
A) Seismograph
B) Epicenter
C) Hypocenter
D) Richter scale
Answer: B) Epicenter
18. Which type of earthquake waves travel the fastest?
A) P-waves
B) S-waves
C) L-waves
D) R-waves
Answer: A) P-waves
19. Which of the following is NOT a cause of earthquakes?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Plate tectonics
C) Meteor impacts
D) Nuclear explosions
Answer: C) Meteor impacts
20. What is the term for the location within the Earth where an earthquake originates?
A) Seismograph
B) Epicenter
C) Hypocenter
D) Richter scale
Answer: C) Hypocenter
