Practice Tectonic Forces and Crustal Deformation - 23.1 | 23. Elastic Rebound | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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23.1 - Tectonic Forces and Crustal Deformation

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are tectonic plates?

💡 Hint: Think about the sections of the Earth’s surface.

Question 2

Easy

Name the three types of tectonic plate boundaries.

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym C-D-T.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What happens at a divergent boundary?

  • Plates collide
  • Plates pull apart
  • Plates slide past

💡 Hint: Think about the formation of new oceanic crust.

Question 2

True or False: Transform boundaries lead to compression.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how they move past each other.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider an area where two tectonic plates are converging but show no signs of active earthquakes. Discuss the implications for building infrastructure in that area.

💡 Hint: Think about historical earthquake zones.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of stress accumulation on a transform boundary in an urban area. How might this influence urban planning?

💡 Hint: Consider recent earthquakes in cities.

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