Earthquake

Question 1

What is an earthquake

Answer 1

A shock or series of shocks caused by a sudden earth movement

Question 2

What is the focus

Answer 2

The point in the earths crust where the earthquake occurs

Question 3

Epicentre

Answer 3

The point on the earths surface directly above the focus, where its effects are felt first

Question 4

The main belts or lines of earthquakes are

Answer 4

Around the Pacific Ocean
Down the middle of the Atlantic
In a line linking Southern Europe with Eastern Asia

Question 5

Earthquakes occur

Answer 5

At plate margins because this is where friction occurs and stresses build up as sections of crust move past

Question 6

Liquefaction

Answer 6

Rock or soil contains water is shaken by an earthquake. The water rises to the surface and turns the soil to liquid mud.

Question 7

Tsunami

Answer 7

Large wave of sea water, caused by an earthquake under the sea. The shock waves create small on the ocean surface as they move towards shore they become much larger