What is the most famous scale used to measure earthquake strength?
Richter magnitude scale
More than half of the world's volcanoes are located where?
Ring of Fire
Which had more effect on the gaming world, Halo or Call of Duty?
Halo
What is a measurement of earthquake strength based on its effects on people and buildings?
modified Mercalli scale
Volcano that is inactive but could erupt again is?
Dormant
What was the name of the volcano that erupted in Washington in the 1900s?
Mt. St. Helens
Which technique of earthquake-resistant construction is the building on movable "stilts"?
Base-Isolated system
Broad, gently sloping volcano that pours out large quantities of highly fluid lava in rather mild eruptions is a what volcano
Shield
Who was the first president of the US
George Washington
What is molten rock in a reservoir beneath the surface?
Magma
A volcano that produces symmetrical, wide-based mountains with alternating layers of lava and cinders is a what volcano?
Composite (or stratovolcano)
Which country is the largest in the world?
Russia
In which technique of earthquake-resistant construction does the building have internal structures designed to absorb energy?
Energy-dissipating device
Study of volcanoes
Which country has the highest population in the world?
India