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What is the primary cause of the Kobe Earthquake?
What is the primary cause of the Kobe Earthquake?
- Movement along a fault line (correct)
- Shifts in the Earth's magnetic field
- Convection currents in the Earth's mantle
- Erosion of the Earth's crust
Why do people choose to live near natural hazards?
Why do people choose to live near natural hazards?
- Proximity to trade routes
- Cultural or historical significance
- Availability of natural resources
- Fertile soil for agriculture (correct)
What drives the movement of tectonic plates?
What drives the movement of tectonic plates?
- Convection currents in the mantle (correct)
- Solar radiation
- Magnetic field fluctuations
- Atmospheric pressure changes
What type of natural hazard is the Monserrat Volcano?
What type of natural hazard is the Monserrat Volcano?
What causes the movement of tectonic plates?
What causes the movement of tectonic plates?
What is the primary focus of studying 'Measuring Earthquakes'?
What is the primary focus of studying 'Measuring Earthquakes'?