Earthquakes Lesson 1 Review

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What is Plastic Deformation?

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Plastic Deformation is when stress is applied to rock and it behaves like molding clay, remaining in the changed shape.

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What are S Waves?

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S Waves are earthquake waves that move up and down.

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What does 'deforming' mean in geology?

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Deforming refers to the change in the shape of rock.

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What are Seismic Waves?

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Seismic Waves are all earthquake waves.

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What are P Waves?

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P Waves are the fastest earthquake waves.

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What is Elastic Deformation?

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Elastic Deformation is when rock returns to its original shape after the stress is removed.

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What is the difference between S Waves and P Waves?

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S Waves move up and down, while P Waves are compressional waves that move back and forth.

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What is a Surface Wave?

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Surface Waves are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, often due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

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The focus is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates.