EARTHQUAKE HAZARD
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- Q1Which secondary hazard o f earthquakes is described as: collapse of buildings caused by earthquake vibrating water-saturated fill or unconsolidated soil?LiquefactionLandslideTsunamiGround Rupture20s
- Q2Which community will be least affected by an earthquake?A community that experiences an earthquake with a depth of focus of 100km.A community that is within 1km radius of the epicentre.A community that experiences an earthquake of magnitude 7.5.A densely populated community that has earthquake preparedness measures in place.20s
- Q3Which of the following is a not secondary hazard caused by earthquakes?TsunamiLoss of livesLandslideLiquefaction20s
- Q4What is the temporary state in which loose soil and rock materials take on the property of a liquid?TsunamiGround ShakingGround RauptureLiquefaction20s
- Q5Select from the following list, all of the factors that affect the intensity of ground shakingThe magnitude of the earthquakeThe angle between a fault and the maximum principal stress directionRather or not the moon is full30s
- Q6What is a large ocean wave that results from an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?LandslideGround shakingEarthquake induced landslideTsunami20s
- Q7What kinds of materials amplify ground shaking?Rocks with a foliationHard rocksMetamorphosed sedimentary rocksSoft soils and sediments20s
- Q8Select from the following list the factors that must be in place before liquefaction can occur?Ground shaking must be sufficiently intense that grains within water saturated sediment and/or soil lose contact with each otherFractures within hard rock must be filled with ground waterHard rocks that ring during ground shaking must be present20s
- Q9How long after a major earthquake can aftershocks continue to happen?WeeksHoursMonthsDays20s
- Q10While an earthquake is taking place you should:Stop, drop and rollDuck, cover and hold20s
- Q11How often should you replace perishable items in your emergency kit such as water, food, meds, and batteries?Every four monthsEvery yearEvery six yearsEvery 2 years20s
- Q12If you see a large fire you should:Try to put it outLeave immediatelyCall for help and wait for fire department to arriveCall fire department and leave immediately afterwards.20s
- Q13More people are injured or killed by falling furniture than building damage.TrueFalse20s
- Q14Small earthquakes that often proceed a major earthquake.AftershockForeshockEarthquakeBody wave20s
- Q15When the ground moves rapidlyAftershockLiquefactionTsunamiShaking20s