Earthquakes Review

Front

Which wave arrives second to the seismic station?

Back

S - Secondary

Front

In what type of fault do rocks slide past each other?

Back

Strike-slip fault

Front

What is the name of the place within Earth where the Earthquake begins?

Back

Focus

Front

Which wave is the most destructive?

Back

Surface Wave

Front

A force that acts on rock to change its shape or volume is called a ____________

Back

Stress

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What type of wave is the first to arrive at a seismic station?

Back

P - Primary Wave

Front

What is the term for the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by an earthquake?

Back

Seismic Activity

Front

What type of fault occurs when rocks are pulled apart?

Back

Normal Fault

Front

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

Back

Elastic Rebound