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Earthquake Awareness

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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?

Circular rotation

Horizontal lift

Sideways slip (correct)

Vertical drop

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?

Moment Magnitude Scale Signup and view all the answers

What instrument do scientists use to measure seismic waves from earthquakes?

Seismograph Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the text?

The birth and characteristics of earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

Which natural event is NOT mentioned as a potential consequence of an earthquake in the text?

Hurricanes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason behind earthquakes according to the text?

Specific movements inside the earth Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the power of earthquakes as portrayed in the text?

They have the potential to create widespread destruction Signup and view all the answers

How does the text characterize earthquakes' impact on animals?

Causing them to seek higher ground during an earthquake Signup and view all the answers