10 Questions
What is an earthquake?
The vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy
What is a fault?
A break in the Earth's crust along which significant movement has taken place
How are earthquakes related to faults?
Earthquakes occur when rocks along a fault suddenly move
What is the Ring of Fire?
The region around the Pacific Ocean commonly hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Why do earthquakes occur?
Due to the sudden slip on a fault caused by the stuck tectonic plates
What causes an earthquake?
Sudden slip on a fault
What is the Ring of Fire?
Region around the Pacific Ocean hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
What is a fault?
A break in the Earth's crust with significant movement
How do earthquakes occur?
Rocks along a fault suddenly move
Why do tectonic plates get stuck at their edges?
Due to friction
Test your knowledge on earthquakes and faults with this quiz covering essential learning competencies. Explore the appearance and formation of faults, as well as how movements along faults generate earthquakes. Get ready to dive into the fascinating relationship between faults and earthquakes.
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