Faults and Earthquakes
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What is an earthquake?

  • The slow movement of tectonic plates due to friction
  • The sudden displacement of rocks along a fault
  • The vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy (correct)
  • The result of volcanic eruptions

    • What is a fault?

  • A break in the Earth's crust along which significant movement has taken place (correct)
  • A crack in the ground caused by volcanic activity
  • A region around the Pacific Ocean commonly hit by earthquakes
  • The outermost layer of the Earth's surface

    • How are earthquakes related to faults?

  • Earthquakes are caused by volcanic eruptions along faults
  • Earthquakes occur randomly and are not related to faults
  • Earthquakes occur due to the slow movement of tectonic plates
  • Earthquakes occur when rocks along a fault suddenly move (correct)

    • What is the Ring of Fire?

    <p>The region around the Pacific Ocean commonly hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do earthquakes occur?

    <p>Due to the sudden slip on a fault caused by the stuck tectonic plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes an earthquake?

    <p>Sudden slip on a fault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Ring of Fire?

    <p>Region around the Pacific Ocean hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fault?

    <p>A break in the Earth's crust with significant movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do earthquakes occur?

    <p>Rocks along a fault suddenly move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do tectonic plates get stuck at their edges?

    <p>Due to friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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