earthquake review

Front

What is the force per unit area acting on material?

Back

Stress

Front

The strain which causes a material to pull apart is known as?

Back

Tension

Front

Why do we want to predict earthquakes?

Back

To prevent property damage, reduce injuries, and have an appropriate plan of action.

Front

Which material is BEST for structures?

Back

Wood

Front

Why is one station not enough to determine the epicenter?

Back

Too many directions.

Front

What is the term for the bending or breaking of materials due to stress?

Back

Deformation

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's origin?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What type of seismic wave travels the fastest?

Back

Primary waves (P-waves)

Front

What is the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

Back

Richter scale

Front

What is the term for the release of energy in the Earth's crust that causes earthquakes?

Back

Elastic rebound