Georgia Science Grade 6

Chapter 11: Earthquakes

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

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The correct answer for each question is indicated by a .

1			Rocks can break when the __________ is exceeded. Need a Hint?
			A)	elastic deformation
			B)	elastic limit
			C)	fault line
			D)	plate boundary
2			Earthquakes occur when rocks __________. Need a Hint?
			A)	bend
			B)	break
			C)	compress
			D)	stretch
3			__________ faults are formed by forces of tension. Need a Hint?
			A)	Reverse
			B)	Strike-slip
			C)	Compression
			D)	Normal
4			Reverse faults occur as a result of __________ forces. Need a Hint?
			A)	tension
			B)	shear
			C)	compression
			D)	normal
5			The San Andreas Fault is the largest fault of this kind in California. Need a Hint?
			A)	compression
			B)	normal
			C)	reverse
			D)	strike-slip
6			One rock surface hanging over an adjacent rock surface might indicate that __________ fault action has occurred. Need a Hint?
			A)	normal
			B)	strike-slip
			C)	compression
			D)	reverse
7			Forces of __________ result in rocks being stretched apart. Need a Hint?
			A)	compression
			B)	shear
			C)	tension
			D)	normal
8			Rocks sliding past each other are a display of __________ forces. Need a Hint?
			A)	compression
			B)	tension
			C)	normal
			D)	shear

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