Understanding Earthquakes and Their Causes

The video tutorial explores the phenomenon of earthquakes, starting with common myths and moving into scientific explanations involving plate tectonics. It highlights the frequent occurrence of earthquakes in Taiwan due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. The tutorial also explains key earthquake terminology such as epicenter and magnitude, and concludes by encouraging viewers to explore further and engage with the topic.

What caused Foxy Cat to suddenly pick up the phone?

• A call from a friend

• A text message

• An earthquake alert

• A social media notification

What is the main cause of earthquakes according to scientific understanding?

• Volcanic activity

• Nuclear tests

• Meteor impacts

• Plate tectonics

What did ancient people in Japan believe caused earthquakes?

• A huge turtle

• A mythical dragon

• A large catfish

• A giant snake

What happens when the energy accumulated in rock layers exceeds their capacity?

• The rock layers expand

• The rock layers break and shift

• The rock layers melt

• The rock layers evaporate

What analogy is used to explain the process of energy release during an earthquake?

• A melting ice cube

• A breaking iron plate

• A stretching rubber band

• A bending tree

Why does Taiwan experience frequent earthquakes?

• It is near the equator

• It is located on a major fault line

• It has many active volcanoes

• It is a large island

Which major earthquake belt is Taiwan a part of?

• Andean Belt

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Ring of Fire

• Himalayan Belt

What does the term 'epicenter' refer to?

• The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake source

• The deepest point of the earthquake

• The location of the first tremor

• The area with the most damage

How is the depth of an earthquake's source categorized?

• Shallow, Intermediate, Deep

• Minor, Moderate, Major

• Surface, Subsurface, Core

• Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

What is the term used to describe the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Richter scale

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Intensity