23.5.3 - Laboratory Experiments
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Practice Questions
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What is elastic behavior in rocks?
💡 Hint: Think of how a rubber band behaves.
What occurs during the rupture of rocks?
💡 Hint: What happens when too much stress is applied to something?
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What defines elastic behavior in rocks?
💡 Hint: Think about how a rubber band behaves.
True or False: Laboratory experiments can accurately simulate earthquake processes.
💡 Hint: Consider the controlled settings and objectives.
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Devise a method to measure the elastic limit of a rock sample in a lab experiment. Explain the process.
💡 Hint: Consider what tools could measure both force and change in shape.
Evaluate the effectiveness of laboratory simulations in predicting real-world earthquakes based on findings from elastic rebound theory.
💡 Hint: Think about how many variables exist in actual earthquakes compared to a controlled lab.
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