Earthquakes

Question 1

Why do you find earthquakes at the edge of plate boundaries

Answer 1

Because when friction occurs at plate margins, the movement then causes earthquakes to form

Question 2

Focus

Answer 2

The point at which the earthquake happens below the ground surface

Question 3

Epicentre

Answer 3

The point directly above the focus

Question 4

Planning for an earthquake

Answer 4

1. Emergency kit/ supplies (water,food,torch,radio)
2. Tv and radio stations - broadcasting warning signs
3. Evacuation centres - can hold 2,000 if people need to evacuate
4. Cross bracing protect people and building

Question 5

Predicting earthquakes

Answer 5

Seismometer - moniters earths tremors to know when to expect an earthquake

Question 6

What is a Richter scale

Answer 6

Using scientific evidence (grounds movement)

Question 7

What is a Mercalli scale

Answer 7

Based on impacts around the earthquake - could differentiate the effect on LEDCS and MECS

Question 8

Describe the distribution of earthquakes

Answer 8

Earthquakes are commonly found in on the edge of plate boundaries (pacific ring of fire)