ISP 203B Exam 2 Questions With Solutions
Which type of magnitude best describes the earthquake energy? Moment magnitude scale
The USGS predicted that the chance of a major earthquake striking California in the next 30
years is 99%
The areas of high earthquake hazard and risk in the United Stat...
Which type of magnitude best describes the earthquake energy? Moment magnitude scale
The USGS predicted that the chance of a major earthquake striking California in the next 30
years is 99%
The areas of high earthquake hazard and risk in the United States are Along the pacific
coast and mountain west
Which of the following is true? There are many more small earthquakes than large
earthquakes
Which of the following can be used to ACCURATELY and CONCLUSIVELY predict a major
earthquake? None of the above
What kind of building is least safe during an earthquake (poll)? Big Box stores
(warehouse stores)
, ISP 203B Exam 2 Questions With Solutions
What should you do if you are inside a building when an earthquake strikes? Get under
something strong, like a table (drop, cover and hold on)
what can we do in the short amount of time before a strike hits? Stop surgeries, shut off
electricity
a successful earthquake warning system can warn people in distance shortly after the
earthquake occurs
Can people cause earthquakes? Yes
Which of the following activities is the least likely to cause earthquakes? a Big10 football
game
What is a tsunami? a wave that is caused by a sudden displacement of water
What happens to the wave when it gets into shallow water and approaches the shore? The
wave slows down, but the amplitude (size) gets taller
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