Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 2: Convergent-Boundary Mountains

Earthquakes and Society

1
A large ocean wave that is generated by vertical motions of the seafloor during an earthquake is called a(n) __________.
A)tsunami
B)upwelling current
C)tidal range
D)seiche

2
What is the probability of earthquake occurrence based on?
A)strain buildup only
B)location of foci
C)reoccurrence rates of earthquakes in an area and the rate of strain buildup
D)magnitude of P-waves

3
According to the map, at which latitude and longitude is most likely to experience an earthquake?
A)0 °N, 180 °W
B)0 °N, 30 °W
C)60 °N, 120 °E
D)30 °S, 60 °W
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