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