SCIENCE (Distribution of Volcanoes, Earthquake Epicenters, and Mountain Ranges) Flashcards
1
Q
The _ is the point within he Earth where tectonic plate rocks to strat to break and where seismic energy is released.
A
focus
2
Q
What is the point on the crust directly above the hypocenter is the _
A
Epicenter
3
Q
Where is the ring of fire located?
A
Pacific plate
4
Q
Right in the middle of an island, you can find a rift valley. What type of plate boundary exist on the island?
A
divergent
5
Q
The San Andreas Fault is an example of this kind of fault, where nearly vertical fault planes slide in
parallel but opposite directions.
A
Stripe-slip fault
