20 Questions
What is the term used to describe the shaking of the ground that occurs when rock below Earth's surface breaks?
earthquake
What are the three types of stress that cause earthquakes?
compressional stress, tensional stress, shear stress
What is created when rocks break into two pieces?
faults
What is the term for the point underground where an earthquake begins?
focus
What is the term for the central point on the surface directly above the focus?
epicenter
What are foreshocks and aftershocks?
energy that is released before and after the main quake
What is the 'Ring of Fire'?
an area with high earthquake and volcano activity
What natural disaster can result from underwater earthquakes?
tsunami
What are the three types of stress that can cause rocks to break?
Compressional stress, tensional stress, shear stress
What is the San Andreas Fault?
A famous fault in California that causes frequent earthquakes
What are foreshocks and aftershocks?
The energy released before and after the main earthquake
What is the focus of an earthquake?
The point underground where the rock breaks
What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
The point directly above the focus on the surface of Earth
What is the Ring of Fire?
A nickname for the area where most earthquakes and volcanoes occur due to plate boundary interactions
What are some components of an earthquake?
Some components of an earthquake include faults, foreshocks, aftershocks, the focus, and the epicenter.
What is the definition of an earthquake?
An earthquake is the shaking of the ground when rock below Earth's surface breaks.
What causes an earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by tensional stress that builds up enough energy when tectonic plates constantly shift.
What is a seismograph?
A seismograph is a machine that records ground movement from earthquakes.
What information does a seismograph record?
A seismograph records information about the strength and speed of the energy traveling from the breaking point underground.
How does energy release during an earthquake?
Energy builds up underground and once it builds up enough, it is released explosively, causing the shaking of the ground.
Learn more about the causes and effects of earthquakes with this informative quiz. Explore the role of tensional stress and shifting tectonic plates in creating seismic activity. Test your knowledge on earthquake science and gain a deeper understanding of this natural phenomenon.
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