Lesson 3- Japan Flashcards
1
Q
What causes an earthquake?
A
Two rubbing tectonic plates rubbing together builds tension. The sudden release of this tension is what causes an earthquake.
2
Q
What is the focus of an earthquake?
A
Where the earthquake originated/ was formed
3
Q
What is the epicentre
A
The place of impact of the earthquake on the surface of the Earth.
4
Q
How many building collapsed due to soil liquefaction?
A
30 including one by Disneyland Tokyo.
5
Q
How large was the aftershock of the earthquake in Japan?
A
It was 7.8 on the Richter scale.
6
Q
Who benefited from the earthquake in Japan.
A
Oil exporters from Quatar and the UAE
7
Q
What was the speed of the tsunami that the earthquake triggered.
A
Around 700km/hour
8
Q
What type of rock is at destructive plate boundaries?
A
Andesite rock
