Geology Vocab Speed Bump 1

What is the definition of an earthquake?

• The gradual shape change of rock

• The point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake occurred.

• A sudden and violent shaking of the ground

• The size of the earthquake based on how much energy is released.

What does the term "epicenter" refer to in the context of earthquakes?

• The size of the earthquake based on how much energy is released.

• The gradual shape change of rock

• A sudden and violent shaking of the ground

• The point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake occurred.

What is "magnitude" in the context of earthquakes?

• A really bad attitude.

• The point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake occurred.

• A sudden and violent shaking of the ground.

• The size of the earthquake based on how much energy is released.

What are "sediments"?

• Solid rock below Earth's surface

• Loose materials such as sand, soil, and rocks found on the surface of the Earth

• Volcanic rock such as granite or basalt

• The gradual shape change of rock

What is "bedrock"?

• When your little sister jumps on your bed

• Loose materials such as sand, soil, and rocks found on the surface of the Earth

• Solid rock below Earth's surface

• Resources that are mined or drilled found in gaps or layers of rock

What is "sedimentary rock"?

• Volcanic rock such as granite or basalt

• The gradual shape change of rock

• Rock formed when small pieces of materials such as sand, shells, and rock are compressed over time until they form solid rock

• Rock that tells you it loves you

What is "igneous rock"?

• Rock formed when small pieces of materials such as sand, shells, and rock are compressed over time until they form solid rock

• Volcanic rock such as granite or basalt

• The gradual shape change of rock

• Solid rock below Earth's surface

What does "creep" refer to in geology?

• The point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake occurred.

• The gradual shape change of rock

• Rock that gives you the "ick"

• The place where a particular point or object exists

What is "elevation"?

• The gradual shape change of rock

• The place where a particular point or object exists

• Height above sea level

• How deep or far down into the Earth an earthquake is occurring.

What does "location" refer to?

• The gradual shape change of rock

• The place where a particular point or object exists

• Height above sea level

• How deep or far down into the Earth an earthquake is occurring.