Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy along faults due to tectonic plate movements.

Earthquakes occur due to changes in weather patterns.

Earthquakes happen due to gravitational shifts in the Earth's axis.

Earthquakes are caused by volcanic eruptions alone.

A fault line is a fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved past each other.

A fault line is the edge of a tectonic plate.

A fault line is the pathway for volcanic lava.

A fault line is a seasonal atmospheric pattern.

The magnitude of an earthquake is measured using the Richter scale or the moment magnitude scale (Mw).

The magnitude is measured by the Mercalli intensity scale.

The Beaufort scale is used to measure earthquake magnitude.

Magnitude is measured using the Kelvin scale.

Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow the main shock of a larger earthquake.

Aftershocks are the tremors felt before the main earthquake event.

Aftershocks are earthquake waves that only affect surface water.

Aftershocks are the changes in air pressure after an earthquake.

Seismic waves are energy waves generated by an earthquake that travel through the Earth.

Seismic waves are oceanic currents triggered by wind flow.

Seismic waves are caused by solar flares affecting the Earth's atmosphere.

Seismic waves are electrical signals used in GPS technology.

The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus, where the earthquake originates.

The epicenter is the area where the least shaking occurs during an earthquake.

The epicenter is the location of the earthquake's strongest wave.

The epicenter is a reference point for weather patterns.

Immediate effects include ground shaking, landslides, building collapse, and infrastructure damage.

Immediate effects include long-term climate change.

Immediate effects are limited to minor vibrations of objects indoors.

Immediate effects include temporary temperature drops in affected areas.

Earthquakes can cause landslides, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.

Earthquakes only cause changes in tropical storm patterns.

Earthquakes result in increased solar activity.

Earthquakes produce new freshwater lakes quickly.

Liquefaction occurs when shaking causes water-saturated soils to behave like a liquid, potentially causing foundations to fail.

Liquefaction is the process when magma hardens into rock.

Liquefaction refers to the solidification of gases due to low temperatures.

Liquefaction describes the blending of different soil types.

Buildings can be reinforced with flexible structures, base isolators, and dampers to absorb seismic energy.

Buildings should be constructed using entirely metallic frames to resist uplifting.

Install taller antennas on buildings to reduce earthquake impact.

Reduce building height to a single story to avoid shaking.

Long-term effects include displacement of populations, economic loss, and changes in land use.

Long-term effects mainly involve an increase in street food vendors.

Long-term effects include better weather patterns.

Long-term effects only relate to improved building codes.

Early warning systems detect initial seismic waves and send alerts to allow people time to react before the more damaging waves arrive.

Early warning systems predict exact earthquake magnitude weeks in advance.

Early warning systems convert earthquake waves to solar energy.

Early warning systems deactivate all local electricity to prevent fires.

A foreshock is a smaller earthquake that occurs before the main shock, whereas an aftershock occurs after.

A foreshock is always more powerful than a main shock.

There is no difference; the terms are synonymous.

An aftershock occurs before any recorded seismic activity.

The Ring of Fire is an area in the Pacific Ocean with frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity due to tectonic plate boundaries.

The Ring of Fire is a meteorological phenomenon that causes significant heat waves globally.

The Ring of Fire refers to a chain of tropical islands formed by volcanic activity.

The Ring of Fire is a human-made trench to prevent earthquakes.

Education helps people prepare and respond effectively, reducing injuries and saving lives during earthquakes.

Education ensures all citizens can construct their buildings independently.

Education is essential for reducing public investment in earthquake prediction technologies.

Education guarantees the transformation of all transportation networks into underground systems.