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Earthquake Basics Quiz
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Earthquake Basics Quiz

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What is the main reason for most earthquake occurrences along faults?

  • Tectonic forces causing deformation
  • Overcoming frictional forces on fault surfaces (correct)
  • Elastic rebound of rocks on fault lines
  • Rapid release of energy from the focus

    • What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

  • Tectonic forces on Earth's crust
  • Rapid release of energy (correct)
  • Frictional resistance on fault surfaces
  • Elastic rebound of deformed rock

    • How is the energy of an earthquake primarily transmitted through the Earth?

  • By elastic rebound of deformed rock
  • Through tectonic forces
  • In the form of waves (correct)
  • Via rapid release of energy from the focus

    • What is responsible for the shaking and trembling resulting from an earthquake?

    <p>Movement of rock beneath Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs as a result of slippage at the weakest point (the focus) during an earthquake?

    <p>&quot;Elastic rebound&quot; as deformed rock returns to its original shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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