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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?

They may shatter or crack Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid standing near buildings during an earthquake?

To avoid being hit by falling objects Signup and view all the answers

What is vulnerable to damage during an earthquake?

Posts and columns Signup and view all the answers

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

Fault scarp Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

Breakage and shifting of layers underneath the earth Signup and view all the answers

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

68.2% Signup and view all the answers

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

Volcanic earthquake Signup and view all the answers

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

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

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

Drop, Cover, and Hold On Signup and view all the answers

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

To follow evacuation procedures Signup and view all the answers

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

Shear stress Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Haiti earthquake in 2010?

It was the strongest earthquake in Haiti since 1770 Signup and view all the answers

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

The rising of magma from the earth's surface Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to stay calm during an earthquake?

To be able to think clearly Signup and view all the answers

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

Earthquake hazards Signup and view all the answers