What did Zhang Heng present to the Han court as his invention?
Why are earthquakes so hard to predict

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11th Grade
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Hard
Javier Martín
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A map of the kingdom
A vase that detects earthquakes
A device for measuring temperature
A tool for predicting weather
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the court initially react to Zhang Heng's invention?
They were amazed by its accuracy.
They were skeptical.
They were immediately grateful.
They didn't pay attention to it.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What caused the court's skepticism to turn into gratitude?
The device detected an earthquake.
The device malfunctioned.
Messengers came for help.
The court received positive feedback from other kingdoms.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main challenge in predicting earthquakes?
The lack of advanced technology
The complexity of hidden variables
The unpredictability of tectonic plates
The difficulty in measuring seismic waves
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are tectonic plates?
Massive rock slabs floating on the Earth's crust
Layers of soil on the Earth's surface
The core of the Earth
Rocks found in fault lines
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following factors can influence seismic events?
Friction and high temperatures
Varying gravitational forces
Currents of hot rocks in the mantle
All of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do some rocks reduce fault line friction?
They release superheated mineral fluids.
They become stronger under pressure.
They undergo partial melting.
They remain dry and prone to pressure build-ups.
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