Geology 001 - Physical Geology » Summer 2021 » Chapter 9B Quiz

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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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
Earthquakes are measured (detected) using what instrument?
A.   Hypocenter
B.   Seismograph
C.   Seismogram
D.   Epicenter
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.   tidal wave
B.   tsunami
Question #5
Where was the largest earthquake ever recorded?
A.   1960 Valdivia Chile
B.   1989 Loma Prieta
C.   1868 Charleston
D.   1964 Alaska
E.   2010 Haiti

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