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What is the primary cause of an earthquake?
What is the primary cause of an earthquake?
- Movement of tectonic plates (correct)
- Human activities
- Extreme weather conditions
- Volcanic eruptions
Which effect of an earthquake can cause buildings to collapse?
Which effect of an earthquake can cause buildings to collapse?
- Surface ruptures (correct)
- Fires
- Liquefaction
- Landslides
What can happen when an earthquake occurs beneath an ocean?
What can happen when an earthquake occurs beneath an ocean?
- Tsunamis (correct)
- Formation of new land
- Creation of new islands
- Increase in volcanic activity
Which type of damage is a secondary effect of earthquakes?
Which type of damage is a secondary effect of earthquakes?
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Why is earthquake damage usually most severe close to the epicenter?
Why is earthquake damage usually most severe close to the epicenter?
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What is the result of liquefaction during an earthquake?
What is the result of liquefaction during an earthquake?
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How can tsunamis be generated by an earthquake?
How can tsunamis be generated by an earthquake?
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What common secondary effect of earthquakes is mentioned in the text?
What common secondary effect of earthquakes is mentioned in the text?
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How did the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 lead to further destruction?
How did the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 lead to further destruction?
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How do earthquakes impact the local economy as mentioned in the text?
How do earthquakes impact the local economy as mentioned in the text?
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