Earthquake Alarms Quiz

What is the main purpose of earthquake alarms?

• To detect tornadoes

• To detect volcanic eruptions

• To detect the secondary waves of an earthquake

• To detect the primary waves of an earthquake

What is one of the disadvantages of earthquake alarms mentioned in the text?

• Limited Lead Time

• Minimized Damage

• Reduced Casualties

• Community Preparedness

What can false alarms from earthquake alarms lead to?

• Automatic shutdown procedures

• Improved sensor technology

• Increased awareness and preparedness

• Complacency or panic among the population

How do earthquake alarms provide early warning?

• By predicting earthquakes days in advance

• By monitoring weather patterns

• By detecting volcanic activity

• By detecting primary waves faster than secondary waves

What is the primary advantage of earthquake alarms according to the text?

• Fostering a culture of readiness and resilience

• Reducing the risk of injuries and fatalities

• Providing early warning to people in the affected area

• Triggering automatic shutdown procedures

What can individuals do with the early warning provided by earthquake alarms?

• Take cover, stop machinery, or evacuate buildings

• Ignore the warnings and continue with their activities

• Wait for official instructions before taking any action

• Leave the affected area immediately without any preparations

How can businesses and organizations benefit from earthquake alarms?

• Trigger automatic shutdown procedures for critical systems

• Reduce the need for emergency preparedness plans

• Increase the risk of damage to infrastructure and equipment

• Ignore the warnings and continue operations as usual

What efforts can help maximize the benefits of earthquake alarms while minimizing their limitations?

• Improving sensor technology, enhancing communication networks, and educating the public

• Ignoring false alarms and focusing on real threats only

• Reducing the lead time of warnings to increase efficiency

• Discontinuing the use of earthquake alarms altogether