Practice Faulting and Elastic Rebound Theory - 20.2.3 | 20. Causes of Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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20.2.3 - Faulting and Elastic Rebound Theory

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a fault?

💡 Hint: Think about where earthquakes happen.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the Elastic Rebound Theory in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think of the analogy of a rubber band.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a fault?

  • A type of rock
  • A fracture in the Earth's crust
  • An earthquake synonym

💡 Hint: Think about movement and fractures.

Question 2

True or False: The Elastic Rebound Theory states that stress accumulates in rocks until it is suddenly released.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the solid rubber band analogy we discussed.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a building designed using principles of the Elastic Rebound Theory. How would an architect apply this knowledge to enhance safety?

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings move during earthquakes.

Question 2

Explain the consequences if stress along a major fault were not properly understood by engineers. What could happen?

💡 Hint: Consider how engineering principles apply in earthquake-prone areas.

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