20.10 - Role of Geological Structures
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Practice Questions
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What are the three types of faults discussed?
💡 Hint: Recall the fault types covered in class.
What kind of stress occurs during a normal fault?
💡 Hint: Think about which type pulls rocks apart.
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Which type of fault extends the crust?
💡 Hint: Consider which fault type pulls apart the rocks.
True or False: Reverse faults cause rocks to slide sideways.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in each fault type.
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Analyze how a city built on a reverse fault might prepare differently for an earthquake than one on a strike-slip fault.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of stresses each fault type produces.
If geological studies show that a major fault line has not produced a significant quake in decades, what implications does this have for cities nearby?
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of seismic gaps and strain accumulation.
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