Faults and Earthquakes

The video provides an overview of the San Andreas Fault, a significant geologic feature in North America. It explains the nature of faults, how they cause earthquakes, and highlights the historical impact of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The San Andreas Fault system extends nearly 1000 kilometers from Southern to Northern California, with regions on either side moving in opposite directions.

What is a fault in geological terms?

• A type of rock formation

• A type of earthquake

• A break between different areas of rock where movement has occurred

• A mountain range

What significant event is associated with the San Andreas Fault in 1906?

• The first geological survey of the area

• The San Francisco earthquake

• The construction of a major highway

• The discovery of the fault

What does the 1906 photo of the San Andreas Fault show?

• A city built on the fault

• A large fissure directly over the fault

• A person standing on a mountain

• A river flowing through the fault

How long is the San Andreas Fault system?

• 1500 kilometers

• 1000 kilometers

• 500 kilometers

• 2000 kilometers

In which direction is the region east of the San Andreas Fault moving?

• North

• West

• East

• South