Practice Factors Affecting Intensity At A Location (28.8) - Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes

Practice: Factors Affecting Intensity at a Location

Lesson 28.8Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes

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Question 1.
What is the epicenter?
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Think of it as the ground-level spot above the earthquake's focus.
Question 2.
How does soil type affect earthquake shaking?
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Consider how quicksand behaves compared to a stable rock.
3Question 3.
What is one factor that affects earthquake shaking intensity?
- Distance from epicenter
- Time of day
- Number of people present
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Think about how being closer to the source might make something feel stronger.
4Question 4.
True or False: Soft soils reduce the intensity of shaking.
- True
- False
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Recall our earlier discussion about soil types.
Question 5.
Evaluate how different local geological features can affect two neighboring towns' experiences during the same earthquake. Consider soil types and distances.
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Analyze the characteristics of each town's landscape and material.
Question 6.
Predict the intensity of shaking expected in an urban area with high-rise buildings constructed on soft soil during a shallow-focus earthquake. Justify your answer.
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Consider how the structural design interacts with the soil properties.

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