10 Questions
What is the main cause of an earthquake?
Sudden slipping of Earth's tectonic plates underground
What are the large slabs of rock that make up the Earth's outermost layer called?
Tectonic plates
Where do tectonic plates come together and meet to create a fault?
On the Earth's surface
What happens when the pressure between two tectonic plates overpowers the friction between them?
Sudden slipping and an earthquake
What do earthquakes generate in the form of waves that cause the ground to shake?
Seismic waves
What is the main concept behind the elastic rebound theory?
The ground shakes due to the buildup of tension within the fault
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
Along the Pacific Ocean coast
Which tectonic plate boundary is associated with the Oceanic Ridge Belt?
Divergent boundary
What is the place underground where an earthquake originates called?
Focus
Aside from tectonic plate movements, what can also cause earthquakes?
Underground explosions
Explore the causes and effects of earthquakes in this quiz. Learn about the Earth's tectonic plates, faults, and the generation of energy waves. Test your knowledge of earthquake occurrences and their impact on the environment and human infrastructure.
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