Earthquakes and Volcanoes Quiz

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What is the point within Earth where an earthquake starts called?

  • Epicenter
  • Focus (correct)
  • Seismic center
  • Fault line

What type of fault is the San Andreas Fault?

  • Thrust fault
  • Transform (strike-slip) fault (correct)
  • Reverse fault
  • Normal fault

What is the location on the surface of Earth directly above the focus of an earthquake called?

  • Tectonic boundary
  • Fault scarp
  • Epicenter (correct)
  • Seismic zone

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

<p>Slippage along a break in the lithosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rapid release of energy within the lithosphere that produces an earthquake?

<p>Seismic energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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