Question

1.)How are Faults formed?

A.) Faults forms due to tensional force.

B.) Fault forms when the energy is released that travels outward in all directions.

C.)Fault forms when the forces that move in different directions go beyond the elastic limit of the rock masses.

D.) Fault forms when there is sudden shaking of the ground rock masses that suddenly shift in position.

5.)Which of the following statements best explain on how faults generate Earthquakes?

A.) The formation of fault along the rocks that results to movement of the crust.

B.) The human activity like tunnel construction that results to movement of the crust.

C.) The lessening of the effect of friction that holds the rocks together results to immediate slipping of rocks.

D.) The buildup of stress on the rocks, reaching it's limit and overcoming the friction causes the sudden release of energy.
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. D.) Fault forms when there is sudden shaking of the ground rock masses that suddenly shift in position.

2. A.) The formation of fault along the rocks that results to movement of the crust.