22.16 - Tectonic Plate Interactions and Seismic Gaps
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Practice Questions
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What is a seismic gap?
💡 Hint: Think about what faults can signal for future earthquakes.
Why is monitoring seismic gaps important?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between stress and earthquakes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are seismic gaps?
💡 Hint: Remember, gaps relate to fault activity.
Monitoring seismic gaps is crucial for assessing earthquake risk.
💡 Hint: Consider the focus on risk assessment.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a monitoring plan for a city located near a seismic gap. Consider technology and community preparedness.
💡 Hint: Think about the necessary tools and community involvement.
Critique the effectiveness of current methods in predicting earthquakes. How could they be improved?
💡 Hint: Consider how modern technology might recap data over time.
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