Earthquakes and Hazards

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What is a consequence of panicking during an emergency?

  • Distracting yourself from safety measures (correct)
  • Reducing the risk of harm to yourself and others
  • Following proper safety procedures
  • Taking necessary precautions

What should you avoid using during an earthquake unless instructed otherwise?

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kits
  • Elevators (correct)
  • Stairways

Why is it essential to familiarize yourself with emergency protocols?

  • To learn basic first aid
  • To know the location of fire extinguishers
  • To follow the guidance provided by authorities (correct)
  • To understand emergency contact numbers

What is a hazard associated with windows during an earthquake?

<p>They may shatter or crack (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid standing near buildings during an earthquake?

<p>To avoid being hit by falling objects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is vulnerable to damage during an earthquake?

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

What is an example of a primary effect of an earthquake?

<p>Fault scarp (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

<p>Breakage and shifting of layers underneath the earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of reported disaster mortality in 2012?

<p>68.2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of earthquake is caused by volcanic activity near the surface?

<p>Volcanic earthquake (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the impact of colliding plates at a convergent plate boundary?

<p>Both a and b (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action to take when feeling the shaking of an earthquake?

<p>Drop, Cover, and Hold On (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason to evacuate a building during an earthquake?

<p>To follow evacuation procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sliding motion that occurs at a transform plate boundary?

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

What is the significance of the Haiti earthquake in 2010?

<p>It was the strongest earthquake in Haiti since 1770 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the movement of tectonic plates at a divergent plate boundary?

<p>The rising of magma from the earth's surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to stay calm during an earthquake?

<p>To be able to think clearly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for earthquake agents that have the potential to cause harm to vulnerable targets?

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

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