Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a significant factor contributing to the damage caused by an earthquake?
A) the construction techniques and materials used in the region
B) the proximity to a plate boundary
C) the duration of the vibrations
D) the types of ground materials that are built on in the region
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q2: Long term earthquake prediction is based on
Q3: Most earthquakes occur along _ plate boundaries.
Q4: On a typical seismogram,_ will show the
Q5: Large megathrust earthquakes in the mountainous regions
Q6: Seismic gaps are places where scientists think
Q8: A magnitude scale is a measure of
Q9: Oceanic crust is composed primarily of _.<br>A)granite<br>B)basalt<br>C)sandstone<br>D)andesite
Q10: _ is the maximum possible damage designation
Q11: What is the probability that a large
Q12: Earthquakes result from the sudden release of