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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is an epicentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where earthquakes start.
Question 2
Easy
How deep do shallow-focus earthquakes typically occur?
💡 Hint: Consider the classification of earthquakes by their depth.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What depth range characterizes a shallow-focus earthquake?
- 0-70 km
- 70-300 km
- 300-700 km
💡 Hint: Remember the depth categories discussed.
Question 2
True or False: Deep-focus earthquakes usually cause more damage than shallow-focus earthquakes.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between depth and surface damage.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A deep-focus earthquake occurs on the seafloor at a depth of 600 km. Describe the expected ground motion effects on nearby coastal cities 100 km away.
💡 Hint: What aspects of wave propagation could affect surface shaking?
Question 2
Compare and contrast the potential for human impact during a shallow-focus earthquake versus an intermediate-focus earthquake in a large urban area.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the depth affects the intensity of shaking and resulting damage.
Challenge and get performance evaluation