15 Questions
What is the primary cause of an earthquake?
Movement of tectonic plates
Which of the following is considered a primary effect of earthquakes?
Liquefaction
What is the term used for the point where the vibrations of an earthquake start?
Epicenter
What can happen to the ground or soil during an earthquake?
Liquefaction
Which of the following is considered a secondary effect of earthquakes?
Fires
Where is earthquake destruction usually most severe?
Close to the epicenter
How far can the shaking of the ground during an earthquake be felt?
Hundreds of miles away
What can happen to the physical landscape during an earthquake?
Ground shaking, landslides, ground ruptures, liquefaction, and tsunamis
How does liquefaction affect the ground during an earthquake?
It causes the wet soil to act like a liquid instead of a solid
What is a common secondary effect of earthquakes?
Fire
What was one of the notable secondary effects of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906?
Multiple fires that devastated the city for three days
What is one of the economic effects of earthquakes mentioned in the text?
Interrupting businesses and causing loss of employment
How fast can tsunami waves travel through the ocean?
430 miles per hour (about 690 km per hour)
What caused a coastal landslide in Haiti after a strong earthquake in 2010?
The earthquake's aftermath led to a coastal landslide
What is a potential consequence of damaged roads and bridges after an earthquake?
Chaos and congestion on the roadways
Learn about the causes and impacts of earthquakes, including the severe damage they can cause to buildings, landscapes, and communities. Understand how earthquakes can occur with little warning and affect people hundreds of miles away.
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