What Are Earthquakes Question Preview (ID: 186)


Chapter 5, Section 1 Quiz Review. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Which type of deformation leads to earthquakes?
a) elastic
b) folding
c) destructive
d) plastic

Elastic deformation can be compared to
a) a rubber band
b) waves of sound
c) burning of a match
d) molding of clay

Deformation occurs in response to this.
a) stress
b) earthquakes
c) faults
d) seismology

This is the study of earthquakes.
a) seismology
b) geology
c) deformation
d) seismologists

The sudden return of elastically deformed rock to its original shape is known as
a) elastic rebound
b) reverse elasticity
c) undeformation
d) redeformation

Transform plate motion causes this type of fault.
a) strike-slip fault
b) nobody's fault
c) normal fault
d) reverse fault

Convergent plate motion causes this type of fault.
a) reverse fault
b) strike-slip fault
c) nobody's fault
d) normal fault

Divergent plate motion causes this type of fault.
a) normal fault
b) nobody's fault
c) strike-slip fault
d) reverse fault

Most earthquakes happen in the earthquake zones
a) along tectonic plate boundaries.
b) in the oceans.
c) in the center of tectonic plates.
d) in North America.

Which type of seismic waves travel the fastest?
a) P waves
b) S waves
c) surface waves
d) body waves

Play Games with the Questions above at ReviewGameZone.com
To play games using the questions from above, visit ReviewGameZone.com and enter game ID number: 186 in the upper right hand corner or click here.

TEACHERS / EDUCATORS
Log In | Sign Up / Register

Help / Support / FAQ




Gaming Links