Seismology Concepts and Earthquake Impacts

Seismology Concepts and Earthquake Impacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses the challenges and history of earthquake prediction, highlighting the work of early seismologists and the evolution of seismology tools. It includes a personal story of a geoscientist's experience with earthquake fear and mapping caves. The video also covers modern seismology advancements and the ongoing challenges in predicting earthquakes. It concludes with a discussion on global earthquake risks and the importance of preparedness.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge in predicting major earthquakes as discussed in the introduction?

Inability to identify earthquake-prone areas

Public fear and panic

Unreliable seismographic instruments

Lack of historical data

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal experience did the narrator share to illustrate the emotional impact of earthquake predictions?

Experiencing an earthquake in 1989

Mapping caves in an earthquake zone

Witnessing a major earthquake

Studying seismology at a university

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Robert Mallett's work in the field of seismology?

He predicted the San Francisco earthquake

He coined the terms 'seismology' and 'epicenter'

He developed the elastic rebound theory

He invented the first seismometer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technological advancement allowed for the recording of the entire duration of an earthquake?

The seshi seismograph

The seismoscope

The electromagnetic seismometer

The vicer seismometer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of tectonic earthquakes according to the elastic rebound theory?

Seafloor spreading

Meteorological changes

Accumulated elastic energy along faults

Volcanic eruptions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it challenging to predict the exact timing of the next major earthquake?

Lack of historical earthquake data

Inability to measure plate stresses accurately

Unpredictable weather conditions

Insufficient seismographic technology

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant risk for societies located along the Pacific Rim?

Frequent volcanic eruptions

High population density

Strong to Great earthquakes

Old and brittle infrastructure

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