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Title: One possible way to decrease the magnitude of an earthquake is to ____.
Post by: Shathena on Mar 6, 2018
One possible way to decrease the magnitude of an earthquake is to ____.
 A)build more earthquake-proof structures
 B)replace rigid soil with soil that will liquefy during an earthquake
 C)use drilling equipment to dig into fractured rock and release pressure
 D)inject fluid into fractured rocks
 E)inject concrete into fractured rocks

Question 2

The major difference between modern humans and Neanderthals is ____________________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 3

A seismic risk map can be used to ____.
 A)locate the epicenter of the next earthquake in a particular area
 B)locate the focus of the next earthquake in a particular area
 C)indicate the likelihood and potential severity of future earthquakes
 D)accurately predict the time of the next major earthquake
 E)predict earthquakes between 4.0 and 7.0 on the Richter Scale

Question 4

The first of the hominids to make major migrations was ____________________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 5

____ caused the most damage during the San Francisco earthquake.
 A)Fire
 B)A tsunami
 C)Ground shaking
 D)Ground fissures
 E)Landslides

Question 6

The oldest hominids belong to the genus ____________________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 7

The magnitude of an earthquake measures ____.
 A)intensity
 B)damage
 C)the energy released
 D)the duration of trembling
 E)combined amplitude of all tremors recorded


Title: One possible way to decrease the magnitude of an earthquake is to ____.
Post by: nicki123 on Mar 6, 2018
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Title: Re: One possible way to decrease the magnitude of an earthquake is to ____.
Post by: That Part on Oct 27, 2021
Great job!