Practice Evidence Supporting Elastic Rebound Theory (23.5) - Elastic Rebound

Practice: Evidence Supporting Elastic Rebound Theory

Lesson 23.5Elastic Rebound

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Question 1.
What do GPS and InSAR measure?
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Think about technology that tracks land positioning.
Question 2.
What is paleoseismology?
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It's about understanding the past to inform the future.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of geodetic measurements in earthquake studies?
- To measure earthquake magnitudes
- To track crustal deformation
- To record seismic waves
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Think about what these measurements show us regarding land.
4Question 4.
True or False: Paleoseismology uses modern earthquakes to predict future seismic activity.
- True
- False
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Consider whether it looks at past or present events.
Question 5.
Explain the relationship between crustal strain and the occurrence of earthquakes, focusing on how geodetic measurements and paleoseismological studies support Elastic Rebound Theory.
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Think about both evidence types and how they describe energy accumulation and release.
Question 6.
Design a simple experiment that would test the elastic behavior of a common material. Detail what you would measure and how it supports theories about earthquake mechanisms.
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Consider easy-to-implement materials and what relevant comparisons can be drawn to rock behavior.

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