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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the epicentre of an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about where the damage is assessed first.
Question 2
Easy
What do we call the point within the Earth where seismic energy starts?
💡 Hint: It starts below the surface.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus called?
- Hypocentre
- Epicentre
- Seismic Centre
💡 Hint: Focus on the surface location of the earthquake.
Question 2
True or False: The hypocentre is located at the surface of the Earth.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember that the epicentre is the surface point.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
An earthquake occurs with a hypocentre depth of 30 km. Discuss how the distance from the epicentre impacts damage intensity in urban areas and rural areas.
💡 Hint: Consider urban infrastructure compared to open land.
Question 2
How could understanding the relationship between the epicentre and hypocentre assist in future earthquake mapping and disaster preparedness?
💡 Hint: Think about how this info can inform policies and building standards.
Challenge and get performance evaluation