Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe, New York

Section 4: Earthquakes and Society

Earthquakes and Society

1.
A large ocean wave that is generated by vertical motions of the seafloor during an earthquake is called a(n) __________.
A)tidal range
B)upwelling current
C)tsunami
D)seiche
2.
What is the probability of earthquake occurrence based on?
A)strain buildup only
B)location of foci
C)reoccurrence rates of earthquakes in an area and the rate of strain buildup
D)magnitude of P-waves
3.
According to the map, at which latitude and longitude is most likely to experience an earthquake?
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A)30°S, 60°W
B)0°N, 180°W
C)60°N, 120°E
D)0°N, 30°W
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