Earthquakes

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

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

18. Which type of earthquake waves travel the fastest?
A) P-waves
B) S-waves
C) L-waves
D) R-waves

19. Which of the following is NOT a cause of earthquakes?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Plate tectonics
C) Meteor impacts
D) Nuclear explosions

20. What is the term for the location within the Earth where an earthquake originates?
A) Seismograph
B) Epicenter
C) Hypocenter
D) Richter scale