Practice Earthquake Belts and Zones - 20.11 | 20. Causes of Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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20.11 - Earthquake Belts and Zones

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Name one country found in the Circum-Pacific Belt.

💡 Hint: Think of countries along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

Question 2

Easy

What causes the earthquakes in the Alpine-Himalayan Belt?

💡 Hint: Think about tectonic plate interactions.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which of the following regions is known as the most seismically active?

  • Alpine-Himalayan Belt
  • Circum-Pacific Belt
  • Mid-Oceanic Ridge

💡 Hint: Remember the name most associated with seismic activity around the Pacific.

Question 2

True or False: Intraplate earthquakes occur exclusively at the boundaries of tectonic plates.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about where the term 'intraplate' comes from.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Assess the potential seismic risks for a country situated on the boundaries of the Circum-Pacific Belt and propose mitigation strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider how geography affects earthquake impact.

Question 2

Create a geological map highlighting the various earthquake belts discussed in this section and indicate key historical earthquakes in each area.

💡 Hint: Use historical records for specific locations.

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