Which statement is true about aftershocks?
A. They are always larger than the main shock
B. They occur before the main quake
C. They can cause additional damage
D. They are caused by storms
Answer: Option C
A. They are always larger than the main shock
B. They occur before the main quake
C. They can cause additional damage
D. They are caused by storms
Answer: Option C
Which of the following is considered a primary geological hazard?
A. Volcanic eruption
B. Soil erosion
C. Groundwater depletion
D. Urban heat island
The point within the Earth where an earthquake originates is called the:
A. Fault
B. Hypocenter
C. Epicenter
D. Seismic zone
Landslides are most commonly triggered by:
A. Lightning
B. Earthquakes
C. Glacial movement
D. Wind erosion
Which of the following is a measure of earthquake magnitude?
A. Mercalli scale
B. Richter scale
C. Mohs scale
D. Fujita scale
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