Earthquakes in the Philippines
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Why do earthquakes happen more frequently in the Philippines?

  • The Philippines experiences frequent volcanic eruptions
  • The Philippines is located near the Pacific Ring of Fire (correct)
  • The Philippines is located in a region with high atmospheric pressure
  • The Philippines has a high population density

Which of the following best describes an earthquake?

  • A sudden and violent shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates (correct)
  • A sudden release of accumulated stress in the atmosphere
  • A natural phenomenon resulting from volcanic activity
  • A gradual shift of the Earth's crust resulting in minor tremors

What is the most dangerous part of a tectonic plate?

  • Its center
  • Its edges (correct)
  • Its uppermost layer
  • Its lowermost layer

Where do earthquakes occur?

<p>Along plate boundaries and within the interior of tectonic plates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes earthquakes?

<p>The release of accumulated stress along fault lines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following refers to the disruptive up and down, sideways motion experienced during an earthquake?

<p>Ground shaking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is displacement on the ground due to movement of a fault called?

<p>Ground rupture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon reduces the strength and stiffness of soil due to earthquake shaking or rapid loading?

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

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