24.11 - Epicentre and Tectonic Plate Boundaries
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Practice Questions
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What is an epicentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where an earthquake starts.
Name the three types of tectonic plate boundaries.
💡 Hint: Remember CDT.
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What is the primary location of most earthquake epicentres?
💡 Hint: Remember the types of plate boundaries.
True or False: Intraplate earthquakes can be as damaging as those near tectonic boundaries.
💡 Hint: Consider the Latur Earthquake as an example.
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Discuss the implications of a significant earthquake occurring at an intraplate location in a densely populated area.
💡 Hint: Consider what urban planning would entail.
Analyze how different plate boundaries contribute to the frequency and magnitude of seismic events in a region.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the earthquakes in specific regions and their characteristics.
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