Question 1

The spot directly above the focus on the surface of the earth.

Accepted Answer

Epicenter

Answer

Fault

Answer

Focus

Answer

Plate

Question 2

In the activity “ A fault-y set-up ”, what was formed in the sand as you move the sheets?

Accepted Answer

A break was formed

Answer

Both ends will subside.

Answer

The sand was scattered

Answer

An elevated area was formed.

Question 3

What happened on the rulers on activity “stick ‘n’ shake” when bending becomes too much?

Accepted Answer

the rulers separate and vibrate.

Answer

there’s nothing happened on the ruler.

Answer

the ruler is bent

Answer

the rulers break apart.

Question 4

Why not all movement along faults produces earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Because the energy from inside the earth makes the rocks bend.

Answer

Because the rocks along faults are stuck together due to friction.

Answer

Because the energy released along fault is not strong.

Answer

Because the rocks along fault separate and then vibrate.

Question 5

When an earthquake occurs, where would shaking be greater?

Accepted Answer

Near the epicenter

Answer

Away from the focus

Answer

Near the focus

Answer

Away from the epicenter

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