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Which of the following best describes an earthquake?
Which of the following best describes an earthquake?
- A sudden release of energy stored in rocks beneath Earth's surface
- A point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of the earthquake
- A sudden release of strain progressively stored in rocks
- A trembling or shaking of the ground caused by tectonic forces (correct)
What is the point within the Earth where seismic waves originate called?
What is the point within the Earth where seismic waves originate called?
- Focus
- Epicenter
- Fault
- Hypocenter (correct)
Which theory explains the occurrence of earthquakes as a sudden release of strain stored in rocks?
Which theory explains the occurrence of earthquakes as a sudden release of strain stored in rocks?
- Fault Theory
- Elastic Rebound Theory (correct)
- Seismic Wave Theory
- Tectonic Theory
What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake called?
What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake called?
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What type of waves are produced during earthquakes?
What type of waves are produced during earthquakes?
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