earthquakes chapter 6

Question 1

An instrument that simply detects earth waves is a

Accepted Answer

seismometer

Question 2

One quake measures 6.0 on the Richter scale other measures 7.0. How do you compare the both?

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It has about thirty-two times more energy.

Question 3

Which of the following is not related to locating an earthquake?

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overthrust

Question 4

What is the major difference between a fault and a joint?

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Faults involve visible movement of rocks but joints do not.

Question 5

Secondary, smaller earthquakes that result from a major earthquake are called

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aftershocks

Question 6

The properties of a material that allow it to change shape without breaking under stress is

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both A and C

Question 7

Earthquakes are most common

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near the edges of tectonic plates.

Question 8

The Modified Mercalli Intensity scale measures earthquake

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damage

Question 9

Which of the following can cause earthquakes?

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all of these

Question 10

An instrument that both detects and records earth waves is a

Accepted Answer

seismograph

Question 11

Most major faults in the United States are found in __________.

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mountain ranges

Question 12

Rayleigh waves and Love waves are both examples of __________.

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Surface waves

Question 13

An ocean wave caused by an earthquake is called a(n)

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tsunami

Question 14

Subduction would most likely be occurring at a __________ boundary.

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convergent

Question 15

What is the name of the longest strike-slip fault in southern California?

Accepted Answer

San Andreas Fault

Question 16

Which earthquake magnitude scale do geologists use to report to the public?

Accepted Answer

the Richter scale

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