How and Where Earthquakes Occur (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What makes earthquakes unique compared to other natural disasters?
What makes earthquakes unique compared to other natural disasters?
They cause more deaths than any other type
What is the focus of an earthquake?
What is the focus of an earthquake?
The point underground where it begins
Which type of seismic waves cause the most damage to buildings?
Which type of seismic waves cause the most damage to buildings?
L waves (Love waves)
Where do most earthquakes actually occur?
Where do most earthquakes actually occur?
Beneath the ocean floor
What happens when stress in rock becomes too great during earthquake formation?
What happens when stress in rock becomes too great during earthquake formation?
It fractures along zones of weakness
Which earthquakes tend to cause more severe shaking and damage?
Which earthquakes tend to cause more severe shaking and damage?
Those with shallow focuses
What are tsunamis described as in terms of their structure?
What are tsunamis described as in terms of their structure?
Walls of water, not normal waves
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire highly active for?
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire highly active for?
Both earthquakes and volcanic activity
What causes most damage and loss of life during earthquakes on land?
What causes most damage and loss of life during earthquakes on land?
Collapsing buildings
Where is the epicentre located in relation to the focus?
Where is the epicentre located in relation to the focus?
Directly above it on the surface