Earthquake Quiz

What is an earthquake?

• A large storm in the ocean

• A vibration of the Earth produced by the rapid release of energy within the lithosphere

• A volcanic eruption

• A sudden change in weather

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What causes earthquakes?

• Erosion by water

• Slippage along a break in the lithosphere

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

• Solar flares

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What is a fault in geological terms?

• A type of rock

• A fracture in Earth where movement has occurred

• A mountain range

• A riverbed

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What is a major factor in changing Earth's surface during earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Movement along faults

• Tidal waves

• Wind erosion

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How much can land shift in one earthquake?

• A few centimeters

• Tens of meters

• Hundreds of kilometers

• A few millimeters

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What is produced when the crust moves vertically and is uplifted?

• Fault scarp

• Fault line

• Fault zone

• Fault block

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What happens to the crust when it moves horizontally?

• It is uplifted

• It is offset or displaced

• It forms a mountain

• It creates a valley

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What type of fault is the San Andreas Fault?

• Normal fault

• Reverse fault

• Transform fault

• Thrust fault

How long is the San Andreas Fault?

• 800 km

• 1,200 km

• 1,500 km

• 2,000 km

Which tectonic plates does the San Andreas Fault separate?

• Pacific and Eurasian Plate

• North American and Eurasian Plate

• Pacific and North American Plate

• South American and African Plate

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