What causes the vibrations felt during an earthquake?

Earthquake Impacts and Misconceptions

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Heavy rainfall
Volcanic eruptions
Shock waves from tectonic plates
Wind pressure
2.
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Which of the following is a primary impact of an earthquake?
Economic recession
Building collapses
Government aid
Waterborne diseases
3.
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What is a secondary impact of an earthquake?
Landslides triggered by the earthquake
Initial shock waves
Immediate building collapse
Electricity cables being damaged
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do earthquakes affect the economy in the long term?
They boost local businesses
They increase tourism
They reduce government spending
They lead to unemployment and repair costs
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it difficult to predict earthquakes?
They are caused by weather changes
They occur randomly without clear patterns
They are influenced by human activities
They are similar to volcanic eruptions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which strategy is NOT effective in reducing earthquake impacts?
Planning evacuation routes
Designing earthquake-resistant buildings
Educating the public
Ignoring time scales of past earthquakes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do some people continue to live in earthquake-prone areas?
They are forced by government policies
They believe earthquakes are beneficial
They have always lived there and rely on local employment
They are unaware of the risks
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