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Earthquake Geology and Landslides

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What is the main difference between 'Beginning' and 'Developing' ratings in seismic hazard assessment report?

Beginning lacks recommendations while Developing lacks sound and practical recommendations (correct)

Beginning lacks data collection while Developing lacks theoretical basis

Beginning lacks summaries while Developing lacks required details

Beginning lacks visual organizers while Developing lacks organization and coherence

How many points are required to achieve an 'Accomplished' rating in seismic hazard assessment?

21-24 points

13-16 points

17-20 points (correct)

25-28 points

What is a key characteristic of a seismic hazard assessment with an 'Accomplished' rating?

Sound and practical recommendations (correct)

Lack of visual organizers

Lack of practical recommendations

Lack of theoretical basis

What is a key characteristic of a seismic hazard assessment with a 'Beginning' rating?

Lack of recommendations or theoretical basis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of seismic hazard assessments with 'Beginning' and 'Developing' ratings?

Lack of organization and coherence Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of points required for a seismic hazard assessment to achieve a 'Developing' rating?

13 points Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of an earthquake on inland thrust faults?

Landslides Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor in determining the severity of liquefaction features?

Properties of the source sediment Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant application of paleoseismic analysis?

Inferring the location and strength of Holocene paleo-earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of damage during earthquakes?

Liquefaction-induced landslides Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in assessing seismic hazard?

Local geology and soil composition Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a landslide triggered by an earthquake?

Property damage Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cause of earthquakes?

Movement of the earth's crust Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe breaks on the surface of the earth that generate earthquakes?

Faults Signup and view all the answers

What is a shake table used for?

To simulate the response of structures to shaking Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of constructing a shake simulation table?

To simulate the response of structures to shaking Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main layers of the earth?

Crust, mantle, core Signup and view all the answers

What are the natural signs that may indicate an impending tsunami?

Unusual animal behavior Signup and view all the answers