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Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes

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What is the name given to the theory of moving lithospheric plates?

Plate theory

Crustal movement theory

Tectonics theory

Plate tectonics (correct)

Which type of seismic wave travels on the surface of the Earth?

Long surface waves (L-waves) (correct)

Tertiary (T-waves)

Secondary (S-waves)

Primary (P-waves)

How do seismic recording stations determine the distance of an earthquake's focus?

By observing the pattern of seismic waves

By measuring the duration of the earthquake

By calculating the difference in arrival times of P-waves and S-waves (correct)

By analyzing the amplitude of seismic waves

What is the main consequence of moving crustal plates discussed in the text?

Earthquake Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of seismic waves mentioned in the text?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of an active volcano?

Has the potential to erupt in the future Signup and view all the answers

Which region has a shorter span of recorded history for active volcanoes?

Hawaii and New Zealand Signup and view all the answers

How many potentially active volcanoes are recognized by the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program as of March 2021?

560 Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a dormant volcano from an active one?

Not currently erupting but could erupt in the future Signup and view all the answers

Where are many active volcanoes located?

Pacific Rim (Ring of Fire) Signup and view all the answers

Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes

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Questions and Answers

What is the name given to the theory of moving lithospheric plates?

Which type of seismic wave travels on the surface of the Earth?

How do seismic recording stations determine the distance of an earthquake's focus?

What is the main consequence of moving crustal plates discussed in the text?

What is the total number of seismic waves mentioned in the text?

What is the defining characteristic of an active volcano?

Which region has a shorter span of recorded history for active volcanoes?

How many potentially active volcanoes are recognized by the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program as of March 2021?

What distinguishes a dormant volcano from an active one?

Where are many active volcanoes located?

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