Summative Test 3
Summative Test 3
Department of Education
Region V
Division of Masbate
BALENO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Baleno, Masbate
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SCIENCE 7
Quarter 4
Summative Test 3
I - Direction: Identify what is asked or described in each item. Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is a key factor that determines the severity ground shaking during an earthquake?
A. Frequency of the seismic wave C. Duration of the ground shaking
B. Amplitude of the seismic wave D. All of the above
2. Surface fault during an earthquake can lead to:
A. Damage to buildings and infrastructures C. Changes in topography and drainage patterns
B. Disruption of transportation routes D. All of the above
3. Liquefaction is most likely to occur most likely to occur in the soils that are:
A. Loose, water saturated sand and tilts C. Shallow bedrock
B. Dry, compacted clays D. None of the above
4. Which of these is a common trigger for earthquake-induced landslides?
A. Ground shaking B. Surface faulting C. Soil liquefaction D. All of the above
5. Tsunamis generated by offshore earthquakes pose the great risk to:
A. Inland communities B. Coastal communities C. Mountain communities D. Dessert communities
6. Which of the following is a key strategy for improving earthquake resilience in communities?
A. Strict building codes and enforcement C. Investing in infrastructure upgrades
B. Comprehensive disaster planning and preparedness D. All of the above
7. The magnitude of an earthquake refers to:
A. The frequency of the seismic waves C. The total energy released by the earthquake
B. The amplitude of the seismic waves D. The duration of ground shaking
8. Surface deformation during an earthquake can lead to:
A. Damage to underground pipelines and cables C. Disruption of transportation routes
B. Changes in surface water drainage D. All of the above
9. Soil liquefaction is most likely to occur in areas with:
A. Steep slopes B. High water tables C. Shallow bedrocks D. None of the above
10. Earthquake-triggered landslide are a particular risk for communities located:
A. Near coastlines B. In mountain regions C. On reclaimed land D. All of the above