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What is the definition of an earthquake?
What is the definition of an earthquake?
- The vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy (correct)
- The eruption of a volcano
- The movement of tectonic plates
- The formation of faults in the Earth's crust
What are foreshocks and aftershocks?
What are foreshocks and aftershocks?
- Tsunamis caused by earthquakes
- Large earthquakes that occur before and after a major earthquake
- Small earthquakes that occur before and after a major earthquake (correct)
- Landslides triggered by earthquakes
Where are many of the world's largest cities located in relation to plate boundaries?
Where are many of the world's largest cities located in relation to plate boundaries?
- Exactly on top of plate boundaries
- Far away from plate boundaries
- Near plate boundaries that represent zones of frequent earthquake activity (correct)
- Inside the Earth's mantle
Which earthquake in China caused the death of 255,000 people?
Which earthquake in China caused the death of 255,000 people?
How many people were killed by earthquakes and associated phenomena during the 20th century?
How many people were killed by earthquakes and associated phenomena during the 20th century?
All earthquakes are followed by aftershocks.
All earthquakes are followed by aftershocks.
The 1976 earthquake in China was the deadliest earthquake in history.
The 1976 earthquake in China was the deadliest earthquake in history.
Earthquakes are only caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
Earthquakes are only caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
Energy released during an earthquake only travels in one direction from its source.
Energy released during an earthquake only travels in one direction from its source.
Foreshocks often occur after aftershocks.
Foreshocks often occur after aftershocks.
Many of the world’s largest cities are located near plate boundaries that represent zones of frequent earthquake activity.
Many of the world’s largest cities are located near plate boundaries that represent zones of frequent earthquake activity.
During the 20th century, over 2 million people were killed by earthquakes and associated phenomena.
During the 20th century, over 2 million people were killed by earthquakes and associated phenomena.
The most destructive earthquake occurred in China in 1976 and killed 255,000 people.
The most destructive earthquake occurred in China in 1976 and killed 255,000 people.
An earthquake is defined as the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy.
An earthquake is defined as the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy.
Adjustments that follow a major earthquake often generate smaller earthquakes called foreshocks.
Adjustments that follow a major earthquake often generate smaller earthquakes called foreshocks.
