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1.4) Earthquakes at convergent (subduction type) boundaries are

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Select one:

a. Just at shallow depths and weak

b. Just at deep depths and are weak

c. Just at deep depths and strong

d. full range of depths and strengths

e. Not well understood and they can’t be accurately measured or mapped

1.8) Investigate Elastic Rebound theory at the following website: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/reid.php

Elastic rebound theory suggests that following occurs during an earthquake:

Select one:

a. Strain (elastic stress energy) is released and the shape of crust returns to normal.

b. Strain (elastic stress energy) is released to a normal shape with an adjustment along the fault.

c. Strain (elastic stress energy) may be permanent resulting in folds of rock strata.

d. All of the above.

1.17) The earthquake in Figure 3 occurred on which fault type?

Select one:

a. Right-lateral strike-slip fault

b. Left-lateral strike-slip fault

c. Normal fault

d. Thrust fault

1.19) The fault type illustrated below is most commonly found along:

Select one:

a. The Himalayan Mountains

b. The Hawaiian Islands

c. Coastal California

d. Mid-ocean ridges

1.25) Which landforms or surface features tend to form due to repeated earthquakes along a thrust fault between two continents?

If you aren't sure after reading the chapter, listen to this great explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZHGqsunS2U.

Select one:

a. Some of the highest mountain ranges

b. A volcanic arc and trench

c. Long valleys and ranges parallel to one another

d. linear troughs and deflected drainages

1.26) Which landforms or surface features tend to form due to repeated earthquakes along a strike-slip fault?

Select one:

a. Some of the highest mountain ranges

b. A volcanic arc and trench

c. Long valleys and ranges parallel to one another

d. linear troughs and deflected drainages

1.29) Which statement best describes the tectonic setting of the central and southern California coast today?

Select one:

a. Divergent boundary

b. Convergent subduction-zone boundary

c. Convergent collision-zone boundary

d. Transform boundary

e. Hot spot that is not on a plate boundary

1.31) Which statement is true? You may choose to consult these videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1wdrzzQOqY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPaHJ4rAEtM

Select one:

b. Earthquakes occur because of plastic flow.

c. Stresses (bending of rock units) must build up on faults to create earthquakes.

d. Earthquakes never occur below depths of 15 km.

Explanation / Answer

ANSWER:

1.4) d. full range of depths and strengths

1.8) d. All of the above.

1.17)a. Right-lateral strike-slip fault

1.19)a. The Himalayan Mountains

1.25)a. Some of the highest mountain ranges

1.26)d. linear troughs and deflected drainages

1.29)d. Transform boundary

1.31)c. Stresses (bending of rock units) must build up on faults to create earthquakes.

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