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Question #1
When multiple seismic waves combine in sync with peaks and troughs reinforcing, the amplitude of the resulting wave is higher.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #2
Earthquakes are measured (detected) using what instrument?
A.
Seismograph
B.
Hypocenter
C.
Epicenter
D.
Seismogram
E.
Seismicity
Question #3
The Mercalli scale is qualitative and the Richter and Moment Magnitude scales are quantitative.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #4
______ are among the most devastating natural disasters induced by earthquake. They are fast-moving with low amplitude in deep ocean water but grow significantly in amplitude in the shallower waters approaching shore.
A.
tsunami
B.
tidal wave
Question #5
Where was the largest earthquake ever recorded?
A.
1868 Charleston
B.
1964 Alaska
C.
2010 Haiti
D.
1989 Loma Prieta
E.
1960 Valdivia Chile
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