FLASHCARD 5 Science: Earth and Space Section 2.2

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What is the theory that describes rocks on either side of a fault springing back to a position of little or no strain at the moment of an earthquake, causing vibrations in the earth's crust?

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elastic rebound

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During a science class, Emma explained that the sudden movement of rock masses as a result of tectonic earthquakes is called faulting.

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folding

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During a science class, Kai explains that the place on the earth's surface directly above where an earthquake begins is the hypocenter.

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epicenter

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The system that detects earthquake waves and automatically sends out a warning is a seismographic system.

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earthquake early warning

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Which major strike-slip fault runs through western California?

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San Andreas Fault

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Which type of earthquake wave travels the slowest?

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surface waves

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Daniel, a seismologist, is analyzing a seismogram and notices a straight line with tiny deflections. What conclusion is he most likely to make?

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The deflections are the result of background noise.

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The idea that rocks on either side of a fault spring back to a position of little or no strain at the moment of an earthquake, causing vibrations in the earth's crust, is the P-wave theory.

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elastic rebound

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While hiking with her friends, Grace noticed the sudden movement of rock masses as a result of tectonic earthquakes. This is called faulting.

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true

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The place on the earth's surface directly above where an earthquake begins is the hypocenter.

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epicenter