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?

<p>Lack of recommendations or theoretical basis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lack of organization and coherence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>13 points (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Landslides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Properties of the source sediment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant application of paleoseismic analysis?

<p>Inferring the location and strength of Holocene paleo-earthquakes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of damage during earthquakes?

<p>Liquefaction-induced landslides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in assessing seismic hazard?

<p>Local geology and soil composition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Property damage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cause of earthquakes?

<p>Movement of the earth's crust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Faults (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a shake table used for?

<p>To simulate the response of structures to shaking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of constructing a shake simulation table?

<p>To simulate the response of structures to shaking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main layers of the earth?

<p>Crust, mantle, core (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unusual animal behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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