20.11 - Earthquake Belts and Zones
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Practice Questions
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Name one country found in the Circum-Pacific Belt.
💡 Hint: Think of countries along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
What causes the earthquakes in the Alpine-Himalayan Belt?
💡 Hint: Think about tectonic plate interactions.
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Which of the following regions is known as the most seismically active?
💡 Hint: Remember the name most associated with seismic activity around the Pacific.
True or False: Intraplate earthquakes occur exclusively at the boundaries of tectonic plates.
💡 Hint: Think about where the term 'intraplate' comes from.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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