10 Questions
What is the main cause of an earthquake?
Sudden slipping of Earth's tectonic plates underground
What is the Earth's outermost layer composed of?
Tectonic plates
What happens when the motion of tectonic plates causes them to meet and come together?
The plates suddenly slip due to pressure and energy release
What generates large amounts of energy in the form of waves during an earthquake?
Earthquakes
What is the fault where two tectonic plates come together and meet?
Fault
What causes the ground to shake according to the elastic rebound theory?
The release of tension due to fault slip
Which area accounts for more than 81% of the earthquakes in the world?
The Ring of Fire
What is the focus of an earthquake?
The place underground where an earthquake originates
Which event can cause minor earthquakes?
Collapses of large rocks
What are tsunamis associated with?
Underwater earthquakes
Test your knowledge of earthquake causes and mechanisms with this informative quiz. Explore the role of tectonic plates and faults in triggering seismic activity, and learn about the factors contributing to the occurrence of earthquakes.
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