I.A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What layer of the Earth is made up of tectonic plates?
c. outer core
a. crust
b. inner core
d. mantle
2. This refers to the amount of energy released by the earthquake from its origin?
c. intensity
d. magnitude
a. focus
b. epicenter
3. Describe the Pacific Ring of Fire.
a. An area where crustal plates are hard.
b. An area where crustal plates are weak.
c. An area without crustal plates.
d. An area without earthquakes.
4. At what magnitude can an earthquake cause displacement of buildings and cracks
on the earth's surface?
a. Magnitude 4
c. Magnitude 6
b. Magnitude 5
d. Magnitude 7
5. Where is an epicenter located?
a. directly above the focus
c. directly above the magnitude
b. directly below the focus
d. directly below the magnitude​