Multiple Choice
Aftershocks after a major earthquake
A) may continue for days,weeks,or years after the initial earthquake.
B) are equivalent in magnitude to the original earthquake.
C) always occur on the same fault as the original earthquake.
D) typically occur only on reverse faults in subduction zones as a result of high pressures.
Correct Answer:
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Q2: Most medium- and deep-focus earthquakes occur at<br>A)
Q3: Describe two earthquake-related hazards.
Q4: Body waves include<br>A) both S- and P-waves.<br>B)
Q5: If you are trapped inside during an
Q6: During an earthquake,if a footwall slides upward
Q7: Which of the following is NOT true
Q8: Compare and contrast P- and S-waves.
Q9: The point within the Earth where an
Q10: The quantity of motion that occurs along
Q11: Earthquake waves that pass through the Earth's