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What primarily causes earthquakes to occur along plate boundaries?
What primarily causes earthquakes to occur along plate boundaries?
Which region is known for having a high frequency of earthquakes due to its geological features?
Which region is known for having a high frequency of earthquakes due to its geological features?
What type of earthquakes are generally the most powerful?
What type of earthquakes are generally the most powerful?
How do convection currents in the mantle affect tectonic plates?
How do convection currents in the mantle affect tectonic plates?
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Which of the following statements about earthquake risk is true?
Which of the following statements about earthquake risk is true?
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Study Notes
Earthquake Risk
- Geologists can determine earthquake risk by locating active faults
- Earthquakes are most likely along plate boundaries
- In the US, California, Washington, and Alaska are prone to earthquakes
- Globally, the "Ring of Fire" experiences many earthquakes
Plate Motion and Earthquakes
- Earth's mantle currents create convection currents that cause the lithospheric plates to move
- Plate movement is slow, like fingernail growth
- Plates meet, slide past, or collide at plate boundaries
- Friction builds up between plates causing stress, and this stress is released as seismic waves
Earthquakes at Convergent Plate Boundaries
- Earthquakes occur at convergent plate boundaries where plates collide
- Earthquakes at convergent boundaries are deep and powerful
- Subduction zones are areas where plates collide, and are associated with deep, powerful earthquakes.
Causes of Earthquakes
- Stress builds in rocks along plate boundaries.
- The release of built-up stress causes seismic waves
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This quiz explores the causes of earthquakes, focusing on plate tectonics and the movement of lithospheric plates. It highlights key regions prone to earthquakes and the dynamics of seismic activity at convergent plate boundaries. Test your knowledge about earthquake risks and the geological processes behind these natural phenomena.
