Test Chapter 14 Earthquakes and Earth's Interior

What is an earthquake?

• A sudden storm in the ocean

• The vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy

• A volcanic eruption

• A large flood

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Where is the source of energy release in an earthquake called?

• Epicenter

• Crater

• Focus

• Core

In what form is the energy released during an earthquake?

• Light

• Sound

• Waves

• Heat

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What records the event of an earthquake around the world?

• Telescopes

• Satellites

• Seismographs

• Weather balloons

What are the large fractures in Earth's crust associated with earthquakes called?

• Cracks

• Faults

• Fissures

• Gaps

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What theory explains most of the motion along faults?

• Gravity theory

• Evolution theory

• Plate tectonics theory

• Relativity theory

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Who first explained the mechanism for earthquakes?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• H.F. Reid

• Albert Einstein

What happens to rocks on both sides of an existing fault due to tectonic forces?

• They melt

• They are deformed

• They evaporate

• They freeze

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What do rocks do as they bend due to tectonic forces?

• Store elastic energy

• Release heat

• Change color

• Produce sound

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What must be overcome for an earthquake to occur?

• Gravitational pull

• Frictional resistance

• Magnetic force

• Air pressure