Earthquake Alarms Quiz

What is the main purpose of earthquake alarms?

• To analyze the aftermath of an earthquake

• To detect the initial tremors of an earthquake

• To predict the exact time of an earthquake

• To measure the magnitude of an earthquake

What type of seismic waves do earthquake alarms detect first?

• Surface waves

• Love waves

• S-waves

• P-waves

What is one disadvantage of earthquake alarms mentioned in the text?

• False Alarms

• Reduced Casualties

• Early Warning

• Limited Lead Time

How can earthquake alarms help minimize damage to infrastructure?

• By triggering automatic shutdown procedures

• By creating panic among the population

• By increasing the intensity of seismic waves

• By predicting the exact location of an earthquake

What is a potential challenge associated with earthquake alarms?

• Community Preparedness

• Reduced Casualties

• Minimized Damage

• False Alarms

What can individuals do when they receive an alert from an earthquake alarm?

• Take cover, stop machinery, or evacuate buildings

• Ignore the alert and continue with their daily activities

• Disregard the warning as false information

• Wait for confirmation from multiple sources before taking any action

What is a benefit of earthquake alarms mentioned in the text?

• Reduced Casualties

• Increased Panic

• Delayed Warning

• Limited Lead Time

How can communities be better prepared for seismic events?

• By avoiding any discussion about earthquakes

• By relying solely on government assistance

• Through regular testing and awareness campaigns

• By ignoring the existence of earthquake alarms

How do earthquake alarms contribute to public safety?

• By causing panic and chaos

• By providing early warnings

• By increasing the intensity of earthquakes

• By triggering automatic shutdown procedures

Which type of seismic waves are most damaging to infrastructure?

• Surface waves

• Love waves

• S-waves

• P-waves