chapter 5 study guide friday, february 26, 2010. section 1 understand what a fault is. be able to...
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Chapter 5 Study Guide
Friday, February 26, 2010
Section 1 Understand what a fault is. Be able to describe the different types of faults. Be able to discuss how faults form and where
they usually occur. Be able to explain how stress forces affect
rock. Understand how faults change Earth’s surface. Know the vocabulary words in Section 1.
Section 2 Be able to describe the movement of energy
during an earthquake. Describe the different types of seismic waves. Be able to name and compare the various
scales used to measure the strength of an earthquake.
Know the vocabulary words for Section 2.
Section 3 Understand and be able to discuss how
earthquakes cause damage. Be able to discuss how earthquake
hazards can be reduced. Know the vocabulary words for Section
3.
Section 4 Be able to discuss how geologists
monitor faults. Understand how geologists determine
earthquake risk. Know the vocabulary words in Section
4.