Questions and Answers
Which of the following best describes an earthquake?
A trembling or shaking of the ground caused by tectonic forces
What is the point within the Earth where seismic waves originate called?
Hypocenter
Which theory explains the occurrence of earthquakes as a sudden release of strain stored in rocks?
Elastic Rebound Theory
What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake called?
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What type of waves are produced during earthquakes?
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