UNIT 2 & 3

Question 1

What is a fold?

Answer 1

A fold is an internal force that undulates a not rigid materials.

Question 2

Folds shapes

Answer 2

Anticline: If the fold is in a convex form
Syncline: If the fold is in a concave form

Question 3

What is a fault?

Answer 3

A fault is an internal force that breacks down not rigid materials if they undulate

Question 4

Parts of a fault.

Answer 4

Horst: The upper part.
Graben: The lower part.

Question 5

What is an earthequake?

Answer 5

Earthquakes or seisms are sudden vibrations on the Earth’s crust. The vibrations are transmitted in all directions called seismic waves.

Question 6

What is the epicentre?

Answer 6

The epicentre is the point on the Earth’s surface that above the hypocentre. This is the place where the greatest damage occurs.

Question 7

What is the hypocentre?

Answer 7

The hypocentre is the point on earth interior where the earthquake begins.It can be inside the break or in the edge of the break.

Question 8

What is a volcano?

Answer 8

Volcanoes are cracks in the Earth’s crust. Materials are expelled through the openings at high temperatures.