
Earthquakes and Earth's Interior CSU
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of fault is most associated with a divergent boundary?
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Normal fault: A fault where the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall, typically found at divergent boundaries where tectonic plates are moving apart.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT evidence that teaches us about Earth's layers?
Back
Drill core samples: While they provide direct information about the Earth's crust, they do not give insights into the deeper layers like seismic waves do.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of fault is shown in a typical transform boundary?
Back
Strike-slip fault: A fault where two blocks of crust slide past each other horizontally, commonly found at transform boundaries.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of stress is most associated with a convergent boundary?
Back
Compression: A type of stress that occurs when tectonic plates push together, often leading to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of fault is most associated with a transform boundary?
Back
Strike-slip fault: Characterized by horizontal movement of the crust, found at transform boundaries where plates slide past each other.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a seismic wave?
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A seismic wave is an energy wave that travels through the Earth, generated by earthquakes or other geological processes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between P-waves and S-waves?
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P-waves (primary waves) are compressional waves that travel fastest through solids and liquids, while S-waves (secondary waves) are shear waves that only travel through solids.
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