Earthquake Essentials
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Which of the following best describes the focus of an earthquake?

  • Shaking of the ground caused by the tremendous release of energy due to pressure in Earth's crust
  • The point directly above the focus on the surface
  • Travel along and within the lithosphere
  • The origin at which the earthquake occurs (correct)

    • What causes the shaking of the ground during an earthquake?

  • The point directly above the focus on the surface
  • Vibrations perpendicular to the direction of the motions of the waves
  • The origin at which the earthquake occurs
  • Travel through solid materials only within the interior of the Earth (correct)

    • How do earthquake waves travel?

  • Travel through solid materials only within the interior of the Earth
  • Travel along and within the lithosphere
  • Travel through the interior of the Earth through solid and fluid materials (correct)
  • Vibrations perpendicular to the direction of the motions of the waves

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