Earthquake Phenomenon
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What are the cracks between tectonic plates called?

  • Seismic waves
  • Epicenter
  • Jigsaw puzzle pieces
  • Faults (correct)

When one tectonic plate moves above the other, what type of fault is it?

  • Seismic fault
  • Normal fault
  • Reverse fault (correct)
  • Strike-slip fault

What is the term for the place on the earth's surface where seismic waves of an earthquake originate?

  • Fault line
  • Epicenter (correct)
  • Plate boundary
  • Seismograph

How do scientists measure earthquakes to determine their intensity?

<p>Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate speed of the initial seismic waves traveling through the body of the earth?

<p>$20$ times faster than the speed of sound (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text?

<p>The birth and characteristics of earthquakes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome mentioned in the text that earthquakes can cause?

<p>Rockslides and avalanches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the shaking and rolling of the ground during an earthquake?

<p>Specific movement inside the earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural disaster is NOT directly associated with earthquakes according to the text?

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

What is a common misconception addressed in the text regarding earthquakes?

<p>People know more about their birth than their destructive power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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