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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?

  • Proximity to trade routes
  • Cultural or historical significance
  • Availability of natural resources
  • Fertile soil for agriculture (correct)

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?

<p>Volcanic eruption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the movement of tectonic plates?

<p>Convection currents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of studying 'Measuring Earthquakes'?

<p>Determining the depth of earthquake epicenters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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