Effects of Earthquakes

1.     Which statement is not true:

• Ground movement occurs when Earth layers move suddenly and release energy.

• The release of energy sends seismic waves out from the focus point of the Earth quake.

• Epicenter is the spot directly above the focus of the Earth’s surface.

• Earthquakes only affect a small area when one occurs.

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Use the diagram to answer #12

• Epicenter

• Wave Fronts

• Fault

• Focus

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Most earthquakes happen at or near the following tectonic plate boundary. 

• Divergent Boundaries

• Convergent Boundaries

• Transform Boundaries

• All of the above

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Use the diagram to answer #11

• Epicenter

• Wave Fronts

• Fault

• Focus

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Use the diagram to answer #13

• Epicenter

• Wave Fronts

• Fault

• Focus

On December 26, 2004, a major tsunami occurred in the Indian Ocean. The tsunami traveled from its point of origin to as far away as Africa—nearly 5,000 km. The map below shows the countries most affected by this tsunami.

What was the cause of this tsunami?

• an earthquake beneath the ocean

• the impact of a large meteorite in the ocean

• a sudden violent windstorm above the ocean water

• a typhoon moving from the Indian Ocean toward India

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Use the diagram to answer #14

• Epicenter

• Wave Front

• Fault

• Focus

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Earthquakes doesn't have any impact on the economy.

• True

• False

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Earthquakes can help scientists monitor Earth's inside.

• True

• False

What is the most dangerous aspect of an earthquake?

• Trees falling

• Damage to buildings

• Tornadoes that follow an earthquake

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