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What are the cracks or boundaries between tectonic plates called?
What are the cracks or boundaries between tectonic plates called?
- Faults (correct)
- Fractures
- Fissures
- Creases
When two tectonic plates meet at a strike-slip fault, what type of movement occurs?
When two tectonic plates meet at a strike-slip fault, what type of movement occurs?
- Circular rotation
- Horizontal lift
- Sideways slip (correct)
- Vertical drop
What is the area right above the focus of an earthquake known as?
What is the area right above the focus of an earthquake known as?
- Epicenter (correct)
- Zenith
- Summit
- Apex
How do scientists measure earthquakes like the one described in the text?
How do scientists measure earthquakes like the one described in the text?
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What instrument do scientists use to measure seismic waves from earthquakes?
What instrument do scientists use to measure seismic waves from earthquakes?
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What is the main topic of the text?
What is the main topic of the text?
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Which natural event is NOT mentioned as a potential consequence of an earthquake in the text?
Which natural event is NOT mentioned as a potential consequence of an earthquake in the text?
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What is the primary reason behind earthquakes according to the text?
What is the primary reason behind earthquakes according to the text?
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Which statement best describes the power of earthquakes as portrayed in the text?
Which statement best describes the power of earthquakes as portrayed in the text?
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How does the text characterize earthquakes' impact on animals?
How does the text characterize earthquakes' impact on animals?
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