DIRECTION: Read the sentences/ questions carefully and choose the BEST answer. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided. 1. What is the outer layer of the earth that includes the crust and uppermost part of the mantle? A. Atmosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Lithosphere D. Troposphere 2. Which of the following can be triggered by an earthquake? A a landslide B. intense ground shaking C. tsunami D. all of these 3. The Philippines is prone to the constant tremors of the earthquake since A. Has plenty of mountain ranges C. It has many islands B. Is at the tropical zone D. It is located at the Pacific Ring of Fir 4. Which of the following best describes faults? A. A narrow zone along which one side has move B. Areas along a fault where slippage and fracturing first occur C. Rock fractures or cracks where a block of rock moves with respect to one another, caused by forces underneath the earth D. Series of small tremors after a major earthquake. 5. What is the best thing to do if an earthquake occurs and you are outdoors? A Cover your head C. Seek a place to hide B. Run as fast as you can D. Stay in open areas, away from buildings
