EARTH SCIENCE
EARTHQUAKES
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Question
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Mapping earthquakes epicenters and volcanic eruptions helps scientists:
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determine the location of tectonic plate boundaries.
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predict future earthquakes.
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predict future volcanic eruptions.
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all of the above.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The theory of plate tectonics revolutionized the earth sciences by explaining how the movement of geologic plates causes mountain building, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Knowing the epicentre will us in determining the damage zone where the most death and destruction will occur, allowing us to expedite assistance and arrange disaster relief accordingly. Understanding the epicentre and depth of the area aids in determining the area’s residual seismicity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Scientists use triangulation to find the epicenter of an earthquake. When seismic data is collected from at least three different locations, it can be used to determine the epicenter by where it intersects.
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