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Tongkonan is a traditional heritage house of South Sulawesi. Tongkonan comes from the word tongkon which means sitting. This traditional house is said to be a place to sit. In the past, the Tongkonan house was a place for Toraja nobles to gather to discuss something. This house functions as the center of government, customary power, as well as the development of the socio-cultural life of the Toraja people.
The roof of the Tongkonan house is curved like a boat or buffalo horns. The roof is made of bamboo. At the front, there is a row of decorations of a number of buffalo horns that are plugged in. The roof is covered with black palm fiber. The bottom of the house is usually used as a buffalo cage. The inside of the house is used as a bedroom and a kitchen. Carvings throughout the house add to the beauty of this building. The carvings are patterned with harmonious curved lines.
Why do people name the house "Tongkonan"?
The house is named 'Tongkonan' because it is made of stone.
The house is named 'Tongkonan' because it is located near a river.
The house is named 'Tongkonan' because it is shaped like a circle.
The house is named 'Tongkonan' because the word 'tongkon' means sitting.
The house is named 'Tongkonan' because it is associated with a famous warrior.
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to propel objects and people into the air, and wreak destruction across entire cities. The seismicity, or seismic activity, of an area refers to the frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time.
Earthquakes are measured using observations from seismometers. The moment magnitude is the most common scale on which earthquakes larger than approximately 5 are reported for the entire globe. The more familiar Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes, but it is now largely considered obsolete and has been replaced by the moment magnitude scale in most scientific use.
The intensity of shaking is measured on the Modified Mercalli Scale. The shallower an earthquake, the more intense the shaking. Depths less than 70 km (43 mi) are classified as shallow-focus earthquakes, while those with a focal-depth between 70 and 300 km (43 and 186 mi) are commonly termed "mid-focus" or "intermediate-depth" earthquakes. In subduction zones, where older and colder oceanic crust descends beneath another tectonic plate, earthquakes can occur at depths up to 700 km (430 mi).
Earthquakes often occur in clusters or sequences. Most of the shaking and damage typically happens in the mainshock, which is the largest shock in the sequence. The mainshock is usually preceded by smaller foreshocks and followed by aftershocks, which can continue for weeks, months, or even years after the main event.
Which scale is most commonly used now to report the magnitude of large earthquakes globally?
Moment magnitude scale
Richter scale
Mercalli scale
Kelvin scale
Beaufort scale
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to propel objects and people into the air, and wreak destruction across entire cities. The seismicity, or seismic activity, of an area refers to the frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time.
Earthquakes are measured using observations from seismometers. The moment magnitude is the most common scale on which earthquakes larger than approximately 5 are reported for the entire globe. The more familiar Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes, but it is now largely considered obsolete and has been replaced by the moment magnitude scale in most scientific use.
The intensity of shaking is measured on the Modified Mercalli Scale. The shallower an earthquake, the more intense the shaking. Depths less than 70 km (43 mi) are classified as shallow-focus earthquakes, while those with a focal-depth between 70 and 300 km (43 and 186 mi) are commonly termed "mid-focus" or "intermediate-depth" earthquakes. In subduction zones, where older and colder oceanic crust descends beneath another tectonic plate, earthquakes can occur at depths up to 700 km (430 mi).
Earthquakes often occur in clusters or sequences. Most of the shaking and damage typically happens in the mainshock, which is the largest shock in the sequence. The mainshock is usually preceded by smaller foreshocks and followed by aftershocks, which can continue for weeks, months, or even years after the main event.
An earthquake is caused by the release of energy in the Earth's atmosphere.
True
False
The Richter scale is the most commonly used scale for measuring the magnitude of large earthquakes globally.
True
False
Shallower earthquakes tend to cause more intense shaking than deeper earthquakes.
True
False
In subduction zones, earthquakes can occur at depths up to 700 km (430 mi).
True
False
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions. These changes have profound effects on wildlife populations around the world. As temperatures rise, habitats change, forcing many species to migrate in search of suitable conditions. This can lead to disruptions in ecosystems and loss of biodiversity. Additionally, extreme weather events such as heatwaves, hurricanes, and droughts become more frequent and intense, further threatening wildlife. Conservation efforts are crucial to mitigate the impacts of climate change on vulnerable species.
What is the main topic of the passage?
Wildlife migration patterns
Effects of pollution on ecosystems
Environmental conservation efforts
Climate change and its impact on wildlife
Human activities and their effect on climate change
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions. These changes have profound effects on wildlife populations around the world. As temperatures rise, habitats change, forcing many species to migrate in search of suitable conditions. This can lead to disruptions in ecosystems and loss of biodiversity. Additionally, extreme weather events such as heatwaves, hurricanes, and droughts become more frequent and intense, further threatening wildlife. Conservation efforts are crucial to mitigate the impacts of climate change on vulnerable species.
What are some examples of extreme weather events mentioned in the passage?
Heatwaves
Snowstorms
Floods
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Technology is an integral part of our daily lives today. From smartphones to laptops, we often rely on technology to perform various activities, including work, communication, entertainment, and more. However, excessive use of technology can have negative impacts on mental health. Firstly, continuous exposure to gadget screens can lead to sleep disturbances. The blue light emitted by gadget screens can disrupt our body’s natural rhythms and inhibit the production of sleep hormones. This can result in difficulty sleeping, sleep disorders, and poor sleep quality, which in turn can have negative effects on mental health. Additionally, excessive use of social media can also contribute to mental health issues. Various studies have shown a correlation between high social media usage and higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Constant self-comparison with others on social media can also trigger feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Furthermore, dependence on technology can also diminish the quality of direct social interaction. Excessive use of digital communication can reduce time spent with others physically, diminish the quality of interpersonal relationships, and impair the ability to accurately read facial expressions and body language. Therefore, it is important for us to pay attention to our technology usage and take steps to manage it wisely. Practices such as limiting screen time, scheduling digital breaks, and prioritizing face-to-face social interactions can help maintain our mental health in this technological era.
Match the following statements with their corresponding effects or solutions!
Continuous exposure to gadget screens
Can lead to sleep disturbances
Limiting screen time
Helps maintain mental health by reducing
Scheduling digital breaks
Helps to manage technology usage wisely
Dependence on technology for communication
Can diminish the qty of direct soc inter
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions. These changes have profound effects on wildlife populations around the world. As temperatures rise, habitats change, forcing many species to migrate in search of suitable conditions. This can lead to disruptions in ecosystems and loss of biodiversity. Additionally, extreme weather events such as heatwaves, hurricanes, and droughts become more frequent and intense, further threatening wildlife. Conservation efforts are crucial to mitigate the impacts of climate change on vulnerable species.
Match the following statements with their corresponding effects or solutions!
Rising temperatures
Forcing many species to migrate
Habitats change
Disrupt ecosystems
Extreme weather events
More frequent and intense
Conservation efforts
Mitigate impacts of climate change
