Earthquake Safety

Question 1

Scientists can accurately predict large earthquakes.

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F

Question 2

How did geologists determine that the west coast of California has a higher earthquake risk than other areas of the United States

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by looking at data from previous earthquakes

Question 3

Geologists know that wherever plate movement stores energy in the rock along faults,

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earthquakes are likely.

Question 4

Which of the following can cause damage days or months after a large earthquake?

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an aftershock.

Question 5

An earthquake on the ocean floor can produce a tsunami, which may grow into a huge wave as it approaches the shore.

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T

Question 6

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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flexible

Question 7

A type of building that absorbs the energy of seismic waves is a fixed-base building.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 8

A building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches the building during an earthquake is called a

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base-isolated building.

Question 9

A town experiences a smaller earthquake several days after a large one. What has occurred?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an aftershock

Question 10

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Revolt · Accepted Answer

tsunamis

Earthquake Safety Answers