Earth's Materials, Systems, and Natural Hazards

Where do most earthquakes tend to occur?

• The steep slopes of the very oldest mountains.

• The boundaries between continents and oceans.

• Groups of Islands farthest away from any continent.

• The central regions of very large continents.

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The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. What claim can be made about the Ring of Fire from this information?

• It is the only place on Earth where earthquakes can happen.

• It has been getting larger since Earth first formed.

• It represents the areas where tectonic plates are the thickest.

• The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.

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A map is provided that gives information on a certain region of the Earth. Based on this map, at which location are mountains likely to form.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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This map shows the location of the Aleutian Islands in comparison to some of Earth's tectonic plates. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely a feature of the Aleutian Islands.

• The climate is getting colder.

• They were formed by volcanic activity.

• The islands are the oldest on Earth.

• Earthquakes do NOT occur there.

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Which of the following can be concluded about an area with many volcanoes and earthquakes?

• It is safe to visit

• The tectonic plates must be the thickest in this area.

• The edges of the plate tectonics are moving in this area.

• It is not inhabited by humans.

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Which are examples of natural hazards that can occur quickly with little or no warning?

• Earthquakes, Landslides, Volcanos

• Weathering, erosion, deposition

• Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Erosion

• Erosion, Landslide, Earthquake

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Can you predict when an earthquake will happen?

• yes

• no

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Can you predict where an earthquake might happen?

• yes

• no

• general area but maybe not specifically

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It is easier to predict an aftershock than an earthquake.

• yes

• no

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What can vulcanologists (scientists who study volcanos) use to predict eruptions? Check all that apply.

• GPS measuring the ground expansion

• more gases and heat released

• seismic activity in the area

• erosion