Earthquakes

The video explains that Earth's surface is not static but consists of tectonic plates that move over a thicker layer. These movements can cause the plates to push, pull apart, or slide against each other, creating faults. Faults can lead to earthquakes, which are common along fault lines like the San Andreas and North Anatolian. Most earthquakes occur in the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates meet. Earthquakes can also cause tsunamis. Despite their frequency, few earthquakes cause damage. Scientists continue to study these natural phenomena to better understand them.

What are the large sections that make up Earth's crust called?

• Continental shelves

• Tectonic plates

• Oceanic ridges

• Mantle layers

What is the result when tectonic plates push and slide against each other?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Formation of mountains

• Creation of faults

• Ocean currents

Which fault line is located in California and is visible from space?

• San Andreas Fault

• Himalayan Fault

• North Anatolian Fault

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Where do most of the world's earthquakes occur?

• On the African continent

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the Ring of Fire

• Along the Atlantic Ocean

What natural disaster can be triggered by underwater earthquakes?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Landslides