5 Questions
Which force is responsible for causing earthquakes?
Friction between tectonic plates
What is the main reason for the ground to quiver during an earthquake?
Friction between tectonic plates
Where do earthquakes tend to occur?
In subduction zones
What happens when seismic shock waves ripple through the ground during an earthquake?
Buildings collapse
Which factor determines the intensity of an earthquake's destruction?
The magnitude of the earthquake
Study Notes
Earthquakes
- The force responsible for causing earthquakes is the movement of tectonic plates in the Earth's lithosphere.
- The ground quivers during an earthquake due to the sudden release of energy as the tectonic plates move past each other.
- Earthquakes tend to occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates, where the plates are moving towards, away from, or past each other.
- When seismic shock waves ripple through the ground during an earthquake, they cause the ground to shake, sometimes violently, leading to damage and destruction.
- The intensity of an earthquake's destruction is determined by the magnitude of the earthquake, which is measured by the amount of energy released during the earthquake.
Test your knowledge about earthquakes and their causes with this informative quiz. Learn about the signs of an impending earthquake, the destructive power they hold, and the hidden forces beneath our feet. Explore the science behind these natural phenomena and understand the potential risks they pose.
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