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What is the primary characteristic of a magnitude 3 earthquake on the scale?
What is the primary characteristic of a magnitude 3 earthquake on the scale?
- Hanging objects swing violently
- Felt by a few individuals at rest indoors (correct)
- Liquids are slightly disturbed
- Trees are noticeably shaken
Which of the following is a characteristic of a magnitude 6 earthquake?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a magnitude 6 earthquake?
- Very old or poorly built houses are slightly damaged
- Trees are noticeably shaken (correct)
- Liquids are spilled
- Hanging objects swing slightly
What is a potential effect of a magnitude 8 earthquake?
What is a potential effect of a magnitude 8 earthquake?
- Boulders are thrown out from their positions near the epicenter (correct)
- Wall plaster cracks
- Furniture moves or may be shifted
- Railway tracks are bent or broken
Which of the following is a characteristic of liquefaction during an earthquake?
Which of the following is a characteristic of liquefaction during an earthquake?
At what magnitude level on the scale do sleeping people typically awaken and some may run outdoors?
At what magnitude level on the scale do sleeping people typically awaken and some may run outdoors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a magnitude 7 earthquake?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a magnitude 7 earthquake?
What is the primary cause of liquefaction during an earthquake?
What is the primary cause of liquefaction during an earthquake?
Which type of landslide movement is characterized by a downward and outward movement of soil or rock?
Which type of landslide movement is characterized by a downward and outward movement of soil or rock?
Which of the following is NOT a direct volcanic hazard associated with eruptions?
Which of the following is NOT a direct volcanic hazard associated with eruptions?
What is the primary trigger for deep-seated and catastrophic landslides, according to the Dynaslope Project?
What is the primary trigger for deep-seated and catastrophic landslides, according to the Dynaslope Project?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 'Completely Devastating' earthquake, according to the earthquake rating scale?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 'Completely Devastating' earthquake, according to the earthquake rating scale?
What is the term used to describe the horizontal displacement of gently sloping ground during an earthquake?
What is the term used to describe the horizontal displacement of gently sloping ground during an earthquake?
What is the primary cause of coastal flooding?
What is the primary cause of coastal flooding?
Which region of the Philippines is most prone to liquefaction?
Which region of the Philippines is most prone to liquefaction?
What is the PHILVOLCS Earthquake Rating Scale Intensity Scale for "Scarcely Perceptible" shaking?
What is the PHILVOLCS Earthquake Rating Scale Intensity Scale for "Scarcely Perceptible" shaking?
What is the typical range of earthquakes per day in earthquake-prone regions of the Philippines?
What is the typical range of earthquakes per day in earthquake-prone regions of the Philippines?
What is the main cause of flash flooding?
What is the main cause of flash flooding?
