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What is an earthquake?
What is an earthquake?
- A type of storm that happens in the ocean
- A sudden shaking of the ground due to movement of tectonic plates (correct)
- A strong wind that damages buildings
- A strong wind that damages buildings
What was the main reason the Continental Drift Theory was initially rejected?
What was the main reason the Continental Drift Theory was initially rejected?
- The theory was not published in scientific journals.
- It lacked fossil and geological evidence to support the movement of continents.
- Scientists at the time believed the continents were too heavy to move.
- Alfred Wegener could not explain the mechanism that moved the continents. (correct)
Which professionals are involved in earthquake engineering?
Which professionals are involved in earthquake engineering?
- Seismologists and engineers
- Architects and urban planners
- Social scientists and information technologists
- All of the above (correct)
Which type of seismic wave travels faster?
Which type of seismic wave travels faster?
Which seismic wave type can travel through solids and liquids?
Which seismic wave type can travel through solids and liquids?
What is the lithosphere composed of?
What is the lithosphere composed of?
Which statement is true about tectonic plates?
Which statement is true about tectonic plates?
A method for extracting oil and natural gas from rock formations like shale
A method for extracting oil and natural gas from rock formations like shale
A German climatologist who proposed continental drifting.
A German climatologist who proposed continental drifting.
What geological processes are responsible for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
and mountain formation?
What geological processes are responsible for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation?
What or where do plates meet?
What or where do plates meet?
.It occurs when two plates move toward each other
.It occurs when two plates move toward each other
The point under the surface where the rupture is said to have originated.
The point under the surface where the rupture is said to have originated.
Relative decrease in number of earthquakes or energy in any area of a seismic
active region.
Relative decrease in number of earthquakes or energy in any area of a seismic active region.
Which of the following is a man-made type of earthquake?
Which of the following is a man-made type of earthquake?
Nuclear activity in the tectonic forces, what type of boundary happened on the
1906 San Francisco earthquake?
Nuclear activity in the tectonic forces, what type of boundary happened on the 1906 San Francisco earthquake?
Formed where two tectonic plates pass laterally by one another.
Formed where two tectonic plates pass laterally by one another.
Which of the following describes the movement of a dip-slip fault?
Which of the following describes the movement of a dip-slip fault?
Which of the following events is not an example of a meteor fall earthquake?
Which of the following events is not an example of a meteor fall earthquake?
What is an example of a rift or ridge caused by a divergent boundary?
What is an example of a rift or ridge caused by a divergent boundary?
What is the symbol use to represent Body wave magnitude?
What is the symbol use to represent Body wave magnitude?
A seismic scale developed by Beno Gutenberg in 1945.
A seismic scale developed by Beno Gutenberg in 1945.
It is also effective in global scale detection since it is a deep focus tool that is effective at
_______ or greater that is very helpful in global earthquake monitoring.
It is also effective in global scale detection since it is a deep focus tool that is effective at _______ or greater that is very helpful in global earthquake monitoring.
What is the primary role of PHIVOLCS in earthquake monitoring?
What is the primary role of PHIVOLCS in earthquake monitoring?
How has the seismic network in the Philippines improved over the years?
How has the seismic network in the Philippines improved over the years?
What is the primary function of a seismometer?
What is the primary function of a seismometer?
Which of the following best describes the intensity of an earthquake?
Which of the following best describes the intensity of an earthquake?
What is the period of surface wave measured by long period seismograph beyond 600 km?
What is the period of surface wave measured by long period seismograph beyond 600 km?
What does the Richter scale measure?
What does the Richter scale measure?
What term describes the number of oscillations or cycles of a seismic wave that occur per
second?
What term describes the number of oscillations or cycles of a seismic wave that occur per second?
What is a limitation of traditional seismographs?
What is a limitation of traditional seismographs?
What does the seismic moment (M₀) of an earthquake represent?
What does the seismic moment (M₀) of an earthquake represent?
Designed to measure directly the variation of ground acceleration with time.
Designed to measure directly the variation of ground acceleration with time.
It shows the distribution of the earthquake's effects on people, buildings, and the earth's
surface across a particular area. It represents how strong the ground shook at different locations,
based on human observations, structural damages, and other indicators.
It shows the distribution of the earthquake's effects on people, buildings, and the earth's surface across a particular area. It represents how strong the ground shook at different locations, based on human observations, structural damages, and other indicators.
Why does the relationship between intensity and magnitude remain vaguely defined?
Why does the relationship between intensity and magnitude remain vaguely defined?
What are the primary types of seismic waves recorded in a seismogram?
What are the primary types of seismic waves recorded in a seismogram?
Which of the following is an advantage of digital seismograms over classic seismograms?
Which of the following is an advantage of digital seismograms over classic seismograms?
If an earthquake has a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale, how does the amplitude of the seismic waves compare to an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0?
If an earthquake has a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale, how does the amplitude of the seismic waves compare to an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0?
What is the observed average magnitude range of large earthquakes?
What is the observed average magnitude range of large earthquakes?
Why are both qualitative (non-instrumental) and quantitative (instrumental) measurements important in understanding earthquakes?
Why are both qualitative (non-instrumental) and quantitative (instrumental) measurements important in understanding earthquakes?
What is one of the solutions on the challenge of engineers on building foundations on unstable soils?
A.
B.
C.
D.
What is one of the solutions on the challenge of engineers on building foundations on unstable soils? A. B. C. D.
What is a common effect of surface rupture caused by earthquakes?
What is a common effect of surface rupture caused by earthquakes?
What type of ground movement often leads to building tilting and subsidence?
What type of ground movement often leads to building tilting and subsidence?
Which type of column is most commonly used in residential and commercial
buildings?
Which type of column is most commonly used in residential and commercial buildings?
What is the main advantage of using steel columns in construction?
What is the main advantage of using steel columns in construction?
Which of the following is an example of a composite column?
Which of the following is an example of a composite column?
What is a common damage pattern in walls if boundary elements are not properly
designed and detailed?
What is a common damage pattern in walls if boundary elements are not properly designed and detailed?
What is a possible cause of cracks at construction joints in walls?
What is a possible cause of cracks at construction joints in walls?
Why does flexural damage in walls rarely occur?
Why does flexural damage in walls rarely occur?
What structural deficiency can cause a soft-story collapse?
What structural deficiency can cause a soft-story collapse?
What is the main issue with slender steel sections in metal buildings?
What is the main issue with slender steel sections in metal buildings?
Why do failures in non-load-bearing walls generally not compromise the overall
structural integrity of a masonry building?
Why do failures in non-load-bearing walls generally not compromise the overall structural integrity of a masonry building?
What is one major cause of beam-to-column joint failure during earthquakes?
What is one major cause of beam-to-column joint failure during earthquakes?
What causes torsional effects on buildings during an earthquake, leading to
increased shear on exterior columns of the frame?
What causes torsional effects on buildings during an earthquake, leading to increased shear on exterior columns of the frame?
These are services that are crucial to the functioning of regions and the health and
safety of communities.
These are services that are crucial to the functioning of regions and the health and safety of communities.
. Liquefaction occurs when soil loses strength due to excessive pore water pressure
during an earthquake. What is a common consequence of this phenomenon?
. Liquefaction occurs when soil loses strength due to excessive pore water pressure during an earthquake. What is a common consequence of this phenomenon?
Which of the following is a primary cause of earthquake-induced landslides?
Which of the following is a primary cause of earthquake-induced landslides?
What factor causes tsunami waves to increase in height as they approach land?
What factor causes tsunami waves to increase in height as they approach land?
What is the primary cause of flexural cracking in the beam span during an
earthquake?
What is the primary cause of flexural cracking in the beam span during an earthquake?
Which type of beam cracking is most likely to be caused by inadequate shear
reinforcement?
Which type of beam cracking is most likely to be caused by inadequate shear reinforcement?
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
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