Practice Plate Tectonics Theory - 20.2.1 | 20. Causes of Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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20.2.1 - Plate Tectonics Theory

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are the three types of plate boundaries?

💡 Hint: Think of how they interact with each other.

Question 2

Easy

What is the main cause of earthquakes at plate boundaries?

💡 Hint: Recall the roles of stress.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving apart?

  • Convergent
  • Divergent
  • Transform

💡 Hint: Remember locations like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Question 2

True or False: The San Andreas Fault is a convergent boundary.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what happens at transform boundaries.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss how plate tectonics can explain the distribution of earthquakes globally. Provide examples for each type of boundary.

💡 Hint: Relate examples to specific tectonic settings.

Question 2

Critically analyze an earthquake’s risk assessment in urban planning near a fault line. How should this influence structural designs?

💡 Hint: No hint provided

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