Multiple Choice
During an earthquake will one side of the fault always rise up relative to the other side?
A) Yes. Earthquakes are always associated with upward movement along the fault.
B) Yes. Earthquakes are always associated with subduction.
C) No. Faults in earthquakes never move up and down.
D) No. Faults in earthquakes sometimes are preceded by ground uplift, but not always.
E) No. Faults that rise up are usually associated with volcanoes and not earthquakes.
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