Essay Topic Questions ^

Question 0

Compare and contrast reverse faults and normal faults.

Answer 0

Normal - hanging wall moves down and away from foot wall - often at divergent boundaries.

Reverse - hanging wall compress against foot wall and thrusts upward - often at convergent boundary.

Question 1

Name some factors that affect earthquake damage to a structure.

Answer 1

• wet, loose crumbly soil will shift more and the structure could move.
• distance from epicenter - stronger energy waves from quakes if it is closer.
• building materials - flexible things like wood or metal get less damage.
• greater magnitude = more damage

Question 2

Describe the physical properties of the CRUST.

Answer 2

• ridged, rocky outer layer - rides on moving plates. (Lithosphere)

Question 3

Describe the physical properties of the MANTLE.

Answer 3

Upper - lithosphere - ridgid

Middle - asthenosphere - hot, soft rock; flows

Lower - solid, hot

Question 4

Describe the physical properties of the OUTER CORE.

Answer 4

liquid iron +