This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Earthquakes are caused by the A) friction between diverging plates. B) sudden release of energy ... (Read 37 times)

segrsyd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
on: Jul 29, 2018
Earthquakes are caused by the
 
  A) friction between diverging plates.
  B) sudden release of energy that is stored elastically in deforming rocks.
  C) expansion of Earth's crust.
  D) combined motion of tectonic plates.

Question 2

The energy in an earthquake is released
 
  A) all at once.
  B) before the quake, after the quake, and during the quake.
  C) as an epicenter focus.
  D) in unconsolidated rock.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Benayers

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


segrsyd

  • Member
  • Posts: 530
Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Wow, this really help

hramirez205

  • Member
  • Posts: 345
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Activation energy of a chemical reaction Activation energy of a chemical reaction
Worldwide Use of Nuclear Energy Worldwide Use of Nuclear Energy
The activation energy barrier. The activation energy barrier.
Energy Transfer Energy Transfer
How much heat energy in Joules is required to heat 16.0 g of copper from 23.0 °C How much heat energy in Joules is required to heat 16.0 g of copper from 23.0 °C
Sieve plates Sieve plates
Video: Ultrasound of a Fetus (Sonogram)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library