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What are the cracks or boundaries between tectonic plates called?
What are the cracks or boundaries between tectonic plates called?
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?
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?
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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