FCHS Earth Systems: SES2.c Pt. 1 Quiz

Which type of seismic wave is the fastest and first to be detected by seismographs?

• Surface waves

• S-waves

• P-waves

• Love waves

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What scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

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How do earthquakes typically impact buildings and structures?

• They cause structures to expand

• They can cause structural damage or collapse

• They have no impact on structures

• They make structures more stable

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What was a significant response by Japan to the 2011 earthquake?

• Ignoring the event

• Implementing stricter building codes

• Relocating the entire population

• Banning all construction

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What is the study of earthquakes and seismic waves called?

• Volcanology

• Seismology

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

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How do tectonic plate movements cause earthquakes?

• Plates move apart, creating new land

• Plates slide past each other, causing friction and stress

• Plates remain stationary, causing no stress

• Plates move upwards, creating mountains

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What is the difference between P-waves and S-waves in terms of their movement through the Earth?

• P-waves move slower and only through solids

• S-waves move faster and through both solids and liquids

• P-waves move faster and through both solids and liquids

• S-waves move slower and only through liquids

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How does the Richter scale quantify earthquake magnitude?

• It measures the duration of the earthquake

• It measures the size and speed of seismic waves

• It measures the depth of the earthquake

• It measures the speed of seismic waves

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What happened to the Fukashima-Daichi Nuclear plant due to the 2011 Japan earthquake?

• The plant was unaffected

• The plant experienced a minor leak

• The plant suffered a major meltdown

• The plant was shut down without incident

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What role do seismologists play in earthquake preparedness?

• They predict the exact time of earthquakes

• They develop early warning systems and study seismic activity

• They prevent earthquakes from occurring

• They build earthquake-proof structures

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