Practice Faulting And Elastic Rebound Theory (20.2.3)

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Question 1.
What is a fault?
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Think about where earthquakes happen.
Question 2.
Explain the Elastic Rebound Theory in your own words.
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Think of the analogy of a rubber band.
3Question 3.
What is a fault?
- A type of rock
- A fracture in the Earth's crust
- An earthquake synonym
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Think about movement and fractures.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Elastic Rebound Theory states that stress accumulates in rocks until it is suddenly released.
- True
- False
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Remember the solid rubber band analogy we discussed.
Question 5.
Consider a building designed using principles of the Elastic Rebound Theory. How would an architect apply this knowledge to enhance safety?
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Think about how buildings move during earthquakes.
Question 6.
Explain the consequences if stress along a major fault were not properly understood by engineers. What could happen?
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Consider how engineering principles apply in earthquake-prone areas.

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