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Earth Science Ch 2 B
Test Description: Earth Science Ch 2 B
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1) If the Coast Guard warns of a giant wave of water approaching the shore as a result of a major earthquake, they are warning of
A
a tsunami
B
an aftershock
C
liquefaction
D
landslides
2) The best way to protect yourself in an earthquake is to
A
stand under a tree
B
drop, cover and hold
C
go into the basement
D
run as fast as you can
3) Geologists know that wherever plate movement stores energy in the rock along faults,
A
an earthquake is occurring.
B
earthquakes are likely.
C
earthquakes are not likely.
D
an earthquake could never occur.
4) The risk of earthquakes is high along the Pacific coast of the United States because
A
satellites have detected increasing elevation of the ground surface.
B
that’s where the Pacific and North American plates meet.
C
there have been no earthquakes there lately.
D
serious earthquakes are rare east of the Rockies.
5) A force that acts on rock to change its shape or volume is called
A
liquefaction
B
friction
C
stress
D
an aftershock
6) Most earthquake-related deaths and injuries result from
A
P waves
B
damage to buildings
C
tsunamis
D
liquefaction
7) In a strike-slip fault, the rocks on either side of the fault slip past each other sideways with little
A
noise
B
movement
C
shaking
D
up-and-down motion
8) What happens when friction between the opposite sides of a fault is high?
A
The rocks on both sides of the fault easily slide past each other.
B
Folding of the crust may occur.
C
The fault locks, and stress builds up until an earthquake occurs.
D
A plateau may form on one side of the fault.
9) In what direction do seismic waves carry the energy of an earthquake?
A
away from the focus
B
through the mantle only
C
from the surface to the interior
D
toward the focus
10) What type of earthquake wave can travel through both liquids and solids?
A
P waves
B
S waves
C
surface waves
D
focus waves
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