Section #: 19.4
Earthquakes and Society
Practice Test
1.
According to the map, at which latitude and longitude is most likely to experience an earthquake?
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a.
0
N, 180
W
b.
60
N, 120
E
c.
30
S, 60
W
d.
0
N, 30
W
Hint
2.
A large ocean wave that is generated by vertical motions of the seafloor during an earthquake is called a(n) __________.
a.
tidal range
b.
tsunami
c.
seiche
d.
upwelling current
Hint
3.
What is the probability of earthquake occurrence based on?
a.
location of foci
b.
strain buildup only
c.
reoccurrence rates of earthquakes in an area and the rate of strain buildup
d.
magnitude of P-waves
Hint
