DRRR-QUIZ4

What does ground shaking refer to?

• The movement of water during a tsunami

• The collapse of buildings

• The sound of an earthquake

• The vibration felt during an earthquake

What is ground rupture?

• The formation of tsunamis

• The liquefaction of soil

• The shaking of the ground

• The breaking of the ground surface due to fault movement

What can liquefaction cause?

• Tsunami formation

• Ground shaking

• Soil turning into liquid and losing support

• Increased earthquake intensity

What is a common natural sign of an impending tsunami?

• Heavy rainfall

• Ocean water receding from the beach

• Strong winds

• Earthquake tremors

What is one way to mitigate the effects of tsunamis?

• Constructing tall buildings

• Building seawalls

• Planting flowers

• Creating more roads

What can trigger landslides?

• Heavy snowfall

• Strong winds

• Earthquakes and water-saturated soils

• High temperatures

What is a method to stabilize slopes to prevent landslides?

• Using geogrids and anchors

• Creating ponds

• Planting grass

• Building fences

What is the primary cause of a tsunami?

• Landslides on land

• Volcanic eruptions or underwater earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

What is one of the effects of ground shaking?

• Increased water levels

• Creation of new landforms

• Destruction of structures

• Formation of new faults

What is a common technique to improve foundation soil against liquefaction?

• Planting trees

• Replacing soil with gravel

• Adding more water

• Building higher structures