10 Questions
An earthquake begins at the hypocenter and spreads outwards from there?
True
The epicenter is the point within the Earth's crust where an earthquake begins?
False
A normal fault occurs when the hanging wall moves down relative to the foot wall?
True
Compression is a stress that moves rocks in opposite directions?
False
Shear is a stress that squeezes rocks together resulting from forces applied perpendicular to a fault plane?
False
An earthquake is the shaking or vibration of the ground surface in response to the sudden release of energy caused by fault movement.
True
Compression is a stress that moves rock in opposite directions.
False
Hypocenter is the point on the Earth’s surface vertically above the focus.
False
A normal fault is a fracture in the Earth’s crust where the hanging wall moves up relative to the foot wall.
False
The epicenter is the point within the Earth’s crust where an earthquake begins.
False
Test your knowledge of geology and earthquakes with this quiz! Learn about compression, hanging wall, hypocenter, and more as you explore the terminology and concepts related to seismic activity and rock formations.
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