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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is paleoseismology?
💡 Hint: Think about the link between geology and earthquake history.
Question 2
Easy
What is a fault scarp?
💡 Hint: Consider what remains after a fault moves.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What does paleoseismology study?
- Modern earthquakes
- Ancient earthquakes
- Only fault movement
💡 Hint: Think about the prefix 'paleo-' meaning ancient.
Question 2
True or False: Trenching is a non-invasive method of studying earthquakes.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you dig into the ground.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A paleoseismologist discovers multiple layers of sediment in a trench. How would they determine the recurrence interval of earthquakes in that area?
💡 Hint: Consider which scientific methods can date geological layers.
Question 2
Discuss the potential societal impacts if paleoseismological studies predict a high likelihood of future earthquakes in a populated area.
💡 Hint: Think about how communities can react to increased risk.
Challenge and get performance evaluation