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  1. What is the term used to describe the point below the Earth's surface where an earthquake originates?
  1. The point below the Earth's surface where an earthquake originates is called the epicenter.
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  1. What is the main cause of most earthquakes?
  1. The main cause of most earthquakes is the release of built-up stress along tectonic plate boundaries due to the movement of the plates.
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what is liquefaction, and how does it occur during an earthquake?

  1. Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which saturated soil temporarily loses its strength and behaves like a liquid during an earthquake. It occurs when the shaking causes the pore pressure in the soil to increase, reducing the effective stress and causing the soil particles to lose contact with each other.
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  1. How does the social impact of earthquakes affect mental health?


Earthquakes can have long-lasting psychological effects on individuals and communities, leading to increased stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and other mental health issues. 

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are earthquakes a social impact?

yes

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Which scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes

  1. The scale commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes is the Richter scale.
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  1. How are earthquakes classified as shallow, intermediate, or deep?

Earthquakes are classified as shallow, intermediate, or deep based on their focal depths. Shallow earthquakes occur within the top 70 kilometers of the Earth's surface, intermediate earthquakes occur between 70 and 300 kilometers, and deep earthquakes occur below 300 kilometers

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  1. What instrument is commonly used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?

The instrument commonly used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake is called a seismograph.

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  1. How do earthquakes affect employment?

Answer: Earthquakes can lead to job loss due to business closures, destruction of workplaces, and overall economic downturn, causing unemployment rates to rise in affected areas. 

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why are earthquakes a social impact?

because people will die and leave the country

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  1. What is the name of the fault line responsible for the devastating 1906 earthquake in San Francisco?
  1. The fault line responsible for the devastating 1906 earthquake in San Francisco is called the San Andreas Fault.
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  1. Which country experiences the most earthquakes each year?

japan

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how is the Richter scale used to quantify the strength of an earthquake?

Measuring the depth of an earthquake accurately can be challenging due to various factors.

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  1. How does earthquake impact housing and homelessness?


 Earthquakes can destroy homes, leaving people displaced and homeless. The rebuilding process may take years, leaving affected individuals without proper shelter and increasing the risk of homelessness. 

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is death a social impact

yes

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  1. True or False: Earthquakes can only occur along plate boundaries.
  1. False: Earthquakes can occur both along plate boundaries and within plates.
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  1. How can scientists determine the distance to the epicenter of an earthquake?
  1. Scientists determine the distance to the epicenter of an earthquake using the time difference between the arrival of P-waves and S-waves at seismic stations.
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  1. What are the challenges in accurately measuring the depth of an earthquake?

The intensity of an earthquake is measured using the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, which assesses the effects of an earthquake on people, buildings, and the environment.

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  1. How do earthquakes affect healthcare?


  1. Earthquakes can damage hospitals and medical facilities, thereby limiting healthcare access for injured individuals. They can also lead to the spread of diseases due to overcrowding in temporary shelters and limited sanitation facilities. 
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  1. What is the impact of earthquakes on education?


  1. earthquakes can damage or destroy schools, disrupt educational services, and cause students to miss out on education due to relocation, trauma, or loss of school facilities, resulting in long-term setbacks in education. 
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  1. What is the difference between the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake?
  1. The focus of an earthquake refers to the exact point within the Earth where the earthquake originates, while the epicenter is the point directly above the focus on the Earth's surface.
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  1. What is the significance of the "Ring of Fire" in relation to earthquakes?
  1. The "Ring of Fire" is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to the presence of several tectonic plate boundaries.
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  1. How is the intensity of an earthquake measured and how does it differ from magnitude?

Magnitude, on the other hand, is a quantitative measure of the energy released by an earthquake. It is typically reported on scales such as the Richter scale or the moment magnitude scale (Mw).

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  1. What is the impact of earthquakes on agriculture?


  1. Earthquakes can damage agriculture infrastructure and disrupt farming activities, leading to food scarcity, increased prices, and economic losses for farmers, impacting food security in the affected regions. 
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  1. How do earthquakes impact transportation and commerce? 
  1.  Earthquakes can damage transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, ports, and airports, impeding the movement of goods and people, affecting trade, and hindering economic growth.