How Well Do You Know Earthquakes?

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    From time immemorial, the earth has been vibrating, some due to earthmoving activities and other not, earth tremor can be explained as?

    • Shaking of the surface of earth that create seismic waves
    • Force movement of the earth
    • A sudden chasm caused by seismic waves
    • None of the above
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Disasters is part our nature, or our planet to put it succinctly; however, there are natural and artificial disasters, earthquake is such a dreaded occurrence that engulfs anywhere it happens. Take a quiz and see what you know about it

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  • 2. 
    There are different types of disaster that are beyond human control, the only measure is to mitigate casualty number, what type of disaster is an earthquake? - ProProfs

    There are different types of disaster that are beyond human control, the only measure is to mitigate casualty number, what type of disaster is an earthquake?

    • Human disaster

    • Artificial disaster

    • Natural disaster

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Natural disaster
    Explanation
    An earthquake is considered a natural disaster because it is caused by natural processes within the Earth's crust, such as tectonic plate movements. It is beyond human control and can result in significant damage and loss of life. While measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of earthquakes, such as building structures that are resistant to shaking, the occurrence of earthquakes themselves cannot be prevented or controlled by humans.

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    There are always fault line warning whenever a disaster of this magnitude is about to happen, what are different earthquake fault types? - ProProfs

    There are always fault line warning whenever a disaster of this magnitude is about to happen, what are different earthquake fault types?

    • Normal

    • Reverse

    • Strike-slip

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The different earthquake fault types are normal, reverse, and strike-slip. Normal faults occur when the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, typically caused by tensional forces. Reverse faults occur when the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall, usually caused by compressional forces. Strike-slip faults occur when the two blocks of rock slide horizontally past each other, caused by shear forces. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" because all three types of faults can occur in earthquakes.

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  • 4. 
    All disasters have an adverse effect on the environment and community after they must have happened, effects of earthquake includes? - ProProfs

    All disasters have an adverse effect on the environment and community after they must have happened, effects of earthquake includes?

    • Shaking and ground rupture

    • Fire

    • Landslides and avalanches

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    All of the mentioned options - shaking and ground rupture, fire, landslides and avalanches - are indeed adverse effects of earthquakes. Earthquakes cause the ground to shake violently, leading to structural damage and ground rupture. The intense shaking can also trigger fires, as gas lines may rupture, and electrical lines may spark. Additionally, earthquakes can cause landslides and avalanches, especially in hilly or mountainous areas, leading to further destruction and loss of life. Therefore, all of the mentioned effects are accurate and can occur as a result of an earthquake.

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    The earthquake has been one of the uncontrollable disaster human being try to avoid as there is the little measure to stop it, major earthquake recorded on earth is? - ProProfs

    The earthquake has been one of the uncontrollable disaster human being try to avoid as there is the little measure to stop it, major earthquake recorded on earth is?

    • 1556 Shaanxi earthquake

    • Hurricane Irma

    • Tsunami

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 1556 Shaanxi earthquake
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake. This earthquake is considered the deadliest earthquake in recorded history, with an estimated magnitude of 8.0 and a death toll of approximately 830,000 people. It occurred in the Shaanxi province of China and caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquake was so powerful that it affected an area of about 520 miles and caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. The devastation caused by this earthquake highlights the uncontrollable nature of such disasters and the difficulty in preventing or avoiding their impact.

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  • 6. 
    There is always reprisal earthquake occurrence in some cases, leveling up a whole area and beyond, an earthquake that occurs after a previous one is called? - ProProfs

    There is always reprisal earthquake occurrence in some cases, leveling up a whole area and beyond, an earthquake that occurs after a previous one is called?

    • Turbulence

    • Tsunami

    • Aftershock

    • Shock-wave

    Correct Answer
    A. Aftershock
    Explanation
    An aftershock is a type of earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake, typically in the same area. This phenomenon is caused by the readjustment of stress in the Earth's crust following the initial earthquake. Aftershocks can vary in magnitude and can continue for days, weeks, or even months after the main earthquake. They can cause further damage to already weakened structures and can be equally as destructive as the initial earthquake. Therefore, the correct answer is aftershock.

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    Before earthquake happens, there is always fault line in that particular area, an earthquake's point of initial rupture is called? - ProProfs

    Before earthquake happens, there is always fault line in that particular area, an earthquake's point of initial rupture is called?

    • Center point

    • Middle tremor

    • Hypo-center or focus

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypo-center or focus
    Explanation
    The correct answer is hypo-center or focus. Before an earthquake occurs, there is always a fault line in that particular area. The hypo-center or focus is the point where the initial rupture or release of energy occurs, leading to the earthquake. It is the location beneath the Earth's surface where the seismic waves originate and spread outwards. The term "center point" and "middle tremor" are not commonly used to refer to the initial rupture point of an earthquake. Therefore, the correct term for this point is hypo-center or focus.

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    The Certain occurrence has been a constant reminder that we need to be careful on how we use our environment, what are the reasons causing the earthquake in the world? - ProProfs

    The Certain occurrence has been a constant reminder that we need to be careful on how we use our environment, what are the reasons causing the earthquake in the world?

    • Flood

    • Global warming

    • Overpopulation

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Global warming
    Explanation
    Global warming is the correct answer because it refers to the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. This leads to the melting of glaciers and ice caps, which in turn causes a rise in sea levels and changes in weather patterns. These changes can contribute to the occurrence of earthquakes by affecting the Earth's crust and causing shifts in tectonic plates. Floods and overpopulation can also have indirect effects on earthquakes, but global warming has a more direct impact on the occurrence of seismic activities.

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    Earthquake is a natural disaster but, human being ignorantly constitutes to its occurrence, what scientific process causes an earthquake to occur? - ProProfs

    Earthquake is a natural disaster but, human being ignorantly constitutes to its occurrence, what scientific process causes an earthquake to occur?

    • Fault planes

    • Hurricane Irma

    • Global warming

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Fault planes
    Explanation
    The correct answer is fault planes. Earthquakes occur when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust along a fault plane. Fault planes are fractures in the Earth's crust where rocks on either side have moved relative to each other. When stress builds up along these fault planes and exceeds the strength of the rocks, it causes them to break and move, resulting in an earthquake. Human activities such as mining, drilling, and the construction of large dams can also induce earthquakes by altering the stress distribution along fault planes.

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  • 10. 
    Due to some certain individual disposition in their daily life, they are comically named after certain events, such is “earthquake” an alias for American actor named? - ProProfs

    Due to some certain individual disposition in their daily life, they are comically named after certain events, such is “earthquake” an alias for American actor named?

    • Braun Stroman

    • Nathaniel Stroman

    • Bruce Willis

    • Keiffer Sutherland

    Correct Answer
    A. Nathaniel Stroman
    Explanation
    The question mentions that the person is comically named after certain events. The name "earthquake" suggests that the person has a strong and impactful presence, which is also a characteristic of Nathaniel Stroman, an American actor. Therefore, Nathaniel Stroman is the correct answer.

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