Question

Question 11 pts
Which methods do scientists use to predict earthquakes? Select ALL that apply.
Group of answer choices

predicting stress accumulation based on recent earthquakes

watching changes in weather patterns

observing foreshocks and changes to animal behavior

using past earthquake patterns

Flag question: Question 2
Question 21 pts
Which information are scientists using when looking for foreshocks, changes in underground water, shifts in ground electrical currents, and changes in animal behavior?
Group of answer choices

past patterns

precursors

warning systems

stress accumulation

Flag question: Question 3
Question 31 pts
How do scientists notify citizens that earthquake waves are coming and that they should seek cover?
Group of answer choices

precursors

warning systems

past patterns

stress accumulation

Flag question: Question 4
Question 41 pts
Besides plate tectonics, what are the other natural causes of earthquakes? Select ALL that apply.
Group of answer choices

injecting high-pressure water into rock

massive landslides

explosive volcanic eruptions

setting off explosions

Flag question: Question 5
Question 51 pts
Which types of waves are body waves? Select ALL that apply.
Group of answer choices

P waves

Love waves

S waves

Rayleigh waves

Answer 1

Q1: predicting stress accumulation based on recent earthquakes; observing foreshocks and changes to animal behavior; using past earthquake patterns

Q2: precursors

Q3: warning systems

Q4: massive landslides; explosive volcanic eruptions

Q5: P waves; S waves