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What is a primary effect of an earthquake?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Section A: The challenge of natural hazards

Question

A. Economic loss due to damaged infrastructure
B. Psychological impact on the population
C. Displacement of people from their homes
D. Aftershocks occurring days later

Answer

The correct answer is Economic loss due to damaged infrastructure.

Explanation

The correct option is Economic loss due to damaged infrastructure. Economic loss due to damaged infrastructure is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain physical processes at constructive, destructive and conservative plate margins that lead to earthquakes and volcanic activity. This belongs to Tectonic hazards within Section A: The challenge of natural hazards, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Tectonic hazards, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.

Common mistake

Confusing Plate Margins

Students often confuse the processes that occur at constructive, destructive, and conservative plate margins, leading to incorrect explanations of earthquakes and volcanic activity.

To fix this, students should study the specific characteristics and processes associated with each type of plate margin, such as how tectonic plates interact and the resulting geological features.

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