Earth Science Test 2/20/15

1.

1 point

a __________ fault is in an immobilized state.

2.

1 point

____ rebound is the sudden motion of rock back to is original stare.
Hint: This holds up your gym shorts.

3.

1 point

During an Earthquake, you should try and stand next to a window.

True

False

4.

1 point

An earthquake kit should contain food and ________ to drink.

5.

1 point

S waves are also known as ___________ waves.

6.

1 point

A _______ measures the strength of an earthquak.

7.

1 point

On the planet ___________, there are sometimes venusquakes.

8.

1 point

A ________ would not be a good food item for an earthquake kit.

9.

1 point

It is important to have an earthquake ______ with your family, so you know where to meet after a quake.

10.

1 point

______ prevents rocks from moving past each other at a fault.

11.

1 point

P waves are also known as _________ waves.

12.

1 point

A __________ is a giant wave caused by an Earthquake.

13.

1 point

You should stay out of buildings after an earthquake until an ____ person, such as a firefighter, tells your it is safe to go inside.

14.

1 point

Yucca Valley will never have an earthquake.

True

False

15.

1 point

When an __________ occurs, the ground shakes.

16.

1 point

7 + _______ = 9

17.

1 point

If you are _______ during an earthquake, lay face down on the ground and cover your head.

18.

1 point

If you are driving a car during an earthquake, you should _______ and wait for the quake to end.

19.

1 point

If you are in a classroom during an earthquake, get under your _________.

20.

1 point

Earthquakes occur when rocks under _________ suddenly move.

21.

1 point

The San _________ fault is very close to Yucca Valley.

22.

1 point

Yucca Valley is in a __________ earthquake hazard level area.

23.

1 point

Earthquakes usually occur where two ____ plates meet.

24.

1 point

Today is Monday.

True

False

25.

1 point

The _________ is the point on Earth's surface directly above the start of an earthquake.