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20. Causes of Earthquake
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What are tectonic earthquakes?
Hint
Think about the Earth's crust.
- 2.
Name the three types of plate boundaries.
Hint
Remember 'CDT'.
- 3.
What causes tectonic earthquakes?
- Movement of tectonic plates
- Magma movement
- Human activities
Hint
Think about the Earth's crust movement.
- 4.
True or False: All earthquakes are caused by natural phenomena.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider human activities like fracking.
- 5.
Analyze how human activities can lead to seismic risks in urban areas.
Hint
Look at recent events and reports on seismic activity.
- 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current technologies in predicting earthquakes.
Hint
Think about the reliability of predictions.
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4 min
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70%
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70%
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- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting