Earthquakes and Fault Lines Quiz

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What is a fault scarp?

  • The best sign that there is a fault in the area (correct)
  • The trace of the fault on the surface of the Earth
  • The vibrations that travel in all directions during an earthquake
  • The flat surface along which there is slip during an earthquake

What is the fault plane?

  • The trace of the fault on the surface of the Earth
  • The flat surface along which there is slip during an earthquake (correct)
  • The best sign that there is a fault in the area
  • The vibrations that travel in all directions during an earthquake

What is the focus of an earthquake also known as?

  • Fault scarp
  • Epicenter (correct)
  • Fault plane
  • Fault line

What causes an earthquake?

<p>Movement in the lithosphere or tectonic plates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fault line?

<p>The trace of the fault on the surface of the Earth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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