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6. You can't predict an earthquake however seismometers _______ .

  • prepare local people to evacuate when earthquakes occur
  • monitor earth tremors identifying potential earthquakes.
  • can
  • warn people

7. Two ways MEDC buildings are constructed to be more earthquake resistant are

  • We have not yet developed our MEDC buildings to be more earthquake resistant.
  • Having deep foundations to make a more stable building and double glazed windows to stop glass from shattering.
  • Having heavy flat concrete rooves and being made from light weight material elsewhere.

8. Primary effects of earthquakes are the instant cause of an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

9. The value ten on the richter scale is...

  • Insignificant
  • Extraordinary
  • Minor
  • High

10. What are secondary effect examples?

  • fire, disease, shortage of food and water
  • buildings collapse, roads crack
  • evacuation taking place

11. What are the two types of earthquake response?

  • Local and international
  • During and after
  • Evacuate and shelter

12. The point where pressure is released from moving tectonic plates is called the...

  • Focus
  • Epicentre
  • Fault

13. Secondary effects of earthquakes occur during an earthquake.

  • False
  • True