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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
- Nuclear experiments
- Volcanic activity
- Tectonic plate movement
- Sudden release of stored energy in the Earth's crust (correct)
Which type of earthquake is often an early warning sign of volcanic eruptions?
Which type of earthquake is often an early warning sign of volcanic eruptions?
- Tectonic earthquakes
- Volcanic earthquakes (correct)
- Mine blast earthquakes
- Landslide earthquakes
What is the primary difference between tectonic and volcanic earthquakes?
What is the primary difference between tectonic and volcanic earthquakes?
- Tectonic earthquakes are caused by plate movement, while volcanic earthquakes are caused by magma movement (correct)
- Volcanic earthquakes occur more frequently
- Tectonic earthquakes are more destructive than volcanic earthquakes
- Tectonic earthquakes are larger in magnitude
What is the typical Richter scale magnitude range for earthquakes that are hard to notice?
What is the typical Richter scale magnitude range for earthquakes that are hard to notice?
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Which of the following is not a potential cause of earthquakes mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not a potential cause of earthquakes mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary consequence of earthquakes mentioned in the text?
What is the primary consequence of earthquakes mentioned in the text?
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