20.2. Tectonic Earthquakes

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a tectonic earthquake?

   Hint

   Think about how Earth's surface is structured.

2. 2.

   Name one type of plate boundary.

   Hint

   Recall the examples given in class.

3. 3.

   What causes tectonic earthquakes?

   • Movement of the Earth's atmosphere
   • Movement of the Earth's lithospheric plates
   • Spontaneous combustion

   Hint

   Think about the Earth's layers and movements.

4. 4.

   True or False: All earthquakes are tectonic.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the classification we discussed.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the potential impact of a major tectonic earthquake on urban areas and propose measures for resilience.

   Hint

   Consider what major cities do to prepare for earthquakes based on past experience.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of the Elastic Rebound Theory on predicting earthquakes.

   Hint

   Think about how stress does not equally spread across faults.