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Determine whether each of the statements below is true or false.

1
Earthquakes are easily predicted.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2
There are many thousands of earthquakes every year on Earth.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3
Plate motions cause earthquakes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4
The global distribution of earthquakes marks the boundaries of tectonic plates.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5
People are frequently killed in earthquakes by falling debris.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6
Large earthquakes can be detected by seismographs all over the world.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7
P-waves are also called compressional waves.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8
Rayleigh waves are a type of surface wave emanating from earthquakes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9
The focus of an earthquake is the same as it epicenter.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10
Under ideal conditions, the location of earthquakes can be determined with a minimum of three seismographs.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11
Masonry structures frequently experience more damage during earthquakes than buildings made from other materials.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12
A significant seismic hazard exists in the central United States.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13
Tsunamis are often secondary effects of large earthquakes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14
Tsunamis can travel across entire ocean basins.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
15
Tsunamis are barely detectable in the open ocean.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
16
In 1973, the passenger liner "Poseidon" was capsized by a tsunami in the Mediterranean Sea.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
17
The largest magnitude earthquakes are associated with convergent plate bounaries.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
18
During a large earthquake, you should take cover under a strong table, doorway, or corner of your home.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
19
Following large earthquakes, fires often break out.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20
Large magnitude earthquakes are terrifying experiences.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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