You Are a Seismologist and Are Driving Out to a Location

question 56

Multiple Choice

You are a seismologist and are driving out to a location where a fault has recently shifted.When you arrive at the location, you see that the road you are driving on was constructed across the fault line.Because of slippage along the fault, the road ahead has been shifted to the left by 20 feet.What kind of fault is present?

• A)Left-lateral strike-slip
• B)Right-lateral strike-slip
• C)Thrust
• D)Normal

---

Definitions:

Standard Hours Allowed

The predetermined amount of time expected to be taken to complete a specific task or job under normal conditions.

Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted overhead cost and the applied overhead cost based on actual activity levels.

Labor Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted or standard cost of labor, used in budgeting and cost management.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected amount, which can indicate efficiency or waste.