Earth Science Chapter 8.1 Quiz

Point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus.

a break in Earth's crust where masses of rock slip past each other

A fracture in Earth where movement has occurred.

What is the point within Earth where an earthquake starts called?

What are the small earthquakes that come before a major earthquake?

Explains the release of energy during an earthquake

What are the smaller, weaker earthquakes that occur after the main earthquake called?

the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy

The spot directly above the focus.