Faults and Earthquakes Relationship
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What is the primary focus of the text?

  • The relationship between faults and earthquakes (correct)
  • The history of earthquakes
  • The effects of earthquakes
  • The causes of earthquakes

    • Which geological feature is most closely associated with earthquakes?

  • Plateaus
  • Volcanoes
  • Canyons
  • Faults (correct)

    • What is the main cause of earthquakes along fault lines?

  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Meteorite impacts
  • Tectonic plate movement (correct)
  • Groundwater contamination

    • How do faults contribute to the occurrence of earthquakes?

    <p>By accumulating and releasing stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the movement along a fault line?

    <p>Generation of seismic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of faults in earthquake occurrence?

    <p>Acting as a source of seismic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geological feature is often associated with fault lines?

    <p>Mountain ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when stress along a fault exceeds the strength of the rocks?

    <p>Displacement and release of stored energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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