3.1.3 - Earthquake
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Practice Questions
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What is an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when stress is released.
Define focus in relation to earthquakes.
💡 Hint: It's not on the surface, but below it.
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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about where energy builds up in the Earth's crust.
True or False: The epicentre is always the deepest point of an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider where the focus is located.
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Analyze how the characteristics of seismic waves can help engineers design earthquake-resistant buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider the materials used and the building's shape.
Evaluate the potential consequences of a high-magnitude earthquake in an urban area.
💡 Hint: Think about both immediate and long-term effects.
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