Earthquakes and Seismic Waves
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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?

  • Focus
  • Epicenter
  • Fault
  • Hypocenter (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Epicenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of waves are produced during earthquakes?

    <p>Body waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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