1. By determining the starting point, we can locate the epicenter of an earthquake
Which waves should we trace first?
A. First P wave and the first S wave
B. Second P wave and the second S wave
C. Third P wave and the third S wave
D. Fourth P wave and the fourth S wave
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2. When will an earthquake occur?
A Air on the ground evaporates along a fault.
B. Rocks underground suddenly breaks along a fault.
C. Soil on the ground was suddenly eroded by a flash flood.
D. Water underground usually breaks along a fault.
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3. What is the exact location of the epicenter on the surface of the Earth?
A. Beneath where the earthquake starts.
B. Directly above where the earthquake starts.
C Located at the center where the earthquake starts.
D. Right beside where the earthquake starts.
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4. What will be the starting point to be traced to locate the epicenter of an
earthquake?
A. First P wave and the first S wave
B. Second P wave and the second S wave
C. Third P wave and the third S wave
D. Fourth P wave and the fourth S wave
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5. The significance of locating an earthquake's epicenter is to
A. identify the fault that did not rupture causing the earthquake.
B. increase the confidence in the hazard exhibiting in the area.
C. locate the epicenter that can be used as plate boundary
D. lessen the confidence in the hazard exhibiting in the area.
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6. If a Magnitude 10 earthquakes occur, what are its possible effects?
A. destroys some well-built wooden structures
B. felt by only a few
C. not felt by many
D. slight damages to specially designed structures