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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.
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...
13. Secondary effects of earthquakes occur during an earthquake.