Question 6. Why does the author mention the Richter scale?
A) To emphasize the importance of earthquake duration
B) To explain how seismic waves are generated
C) To provide a method for measuring earthquake intensity
D) To describe the impact of earthquakes on ecosystems
Question 7. The word "liquefaction" in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A) Solidification
B) Vaporization
C) Melting
D) Softening
Question 8. In stating that "Understanding the mechanics of earthquakes and their impacts is critical to managing the risks associated with this natural hazard" in the first paragraph, the author means that:
A) Earthquakes can be prevented through proper understanding
B) Earthquakes can be predicted with great accuracy
C) It is important to be aware of the risks associated with earthquakes
D) Knowing the mechanics of earthquakes can help mitigate their effects
Question 9. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the following sentence? "The impacts of earthquakes can be significant and far-reaching, affecting not only the immediate vicinity of the earthquake, but also the wider region and even the entire world."
A) Earthquakes have impacts that are significant and far-reaching, affecting only the immediate vicinity of the earthquake.
B) Earthquakes can cause significant and far-reaching impacts beyond the immediate vicinity, affecting the wider region and even the entire world.
C) The impacts of earthquakes are limited to the immediate vicinity of the earthquake and do not affect the wider region or the entire world.
D) Earthquakes can cause significant impacts in the immediate vicinity, but they do not have any effect beyond that.
Question 10. Look at the four letters – (A), (B), (C), and (D), – that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. "Understanding the mechanics of earthquakes is essential to managing the risks associated with this natural hazard." Where would the sentence best fit?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)