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Earthquake Damage and Impacts Quiz

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Why are earthquakes generated near the surface considered most damaging?

They trigger tsunamis

They cause volcanic eruptions

They release more energy

Due to their proximity to the built environment (correct)

What type of debris is typically generated as an aftermath of an earthquake?

Oil slicks

Radioactive waste

Building and infrastructure damage (correct)

Chemical spills

What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

Fracture in the earth's crust (correct)

Volcanic eruption

Underground mining activities

Tectonic plate movement

How does earthquake debris differ from debris caused by hurricanes and floods?

<p>Earthquakes generate ash and charred wood debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes earthquakes relatively infrequent compared to other types of natural disasters?

<p>The occurrence of major shifts of rock along fractures in the earth's crust is less frequent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earthquake Damage and Impacts Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Why are earthquakes generated near the surface considered most damaging?

What type of debris is typically generated as an aftermath of an earthquake?

What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

How does earthquake debris differ from debris caused by hurricanes and floods?

What makes earthquakes relatively infrequent compared to other types of natural disasters?

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