Earthquakes: Causes, Magnitude, and Impacts

Earthquakes: Causes, Magnitude, and Impacts

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Earthquakes are tremors caused by seismic waves due to tectonic plate movements. They vary in magnitude, with scales like the Richter scale measuring their strength. The epicenter is the surface point above the origin. Earthquakes can occur at plate boundaries (interplate) or within plates (intraplate). Volcanic regions also experience earthquakes, often signaling eruptions. Effects include landslides, tsunamis, and infrastructure damage. Safety measures are crucial to minimize harm.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the ground to shake during an earthquake?

Heavy rainfall

Wind blowing across the surface

Seismic waves traveling through Earth's layers

Volcanic eruptions

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which scale is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?

Fujita scale

Beaufort scale

Saffir-Simpson scale

Richter magnitude scale

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts?

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Epicenter

Hypocenter

Fault line

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of fault is associated with the strongest earthquakes?

Divergent faults

Convergent faults

Transform faults

Strike-slip faults

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster can be triggered by an offshore earthquake?

Blizzard

Tsunami

Tornado

Hurricane