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25 - Hypocentre – Primary

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of the hypocentre?

💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake starts.

Question 2

Easy

What are the two types of primary seismic waves discussed?

💡 Hint: Remember, one wave travels through solids and fluids.

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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 where an earthquake begins called?

  • Epicentre
  • Hypocentre
  • Seismic point

💡 Hint: It's the deep source of the shock.

Question 2

True or False: The epicentre is directly below the hypocentre.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens above versus below ground.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given an earthquake with multiple seismic stations, if the P-wave arrives first at 3 stations with time differences of 6 seconds between them, calculate the approximate distance to the hypocentre from each station.

💡 Hint: Use the distance formula and remember the time difference represents how far behind each station is.

Question 2

Analyze how the depth of a hypocentre can influence building design in an earthquake-prone area, focusing on how shallow vs. deep earthquakes require different materials or structures.

💡 Hint: Think about how shaking affects different structures and what material responses might be necessary.

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