The Stress That Builds on a Preexisting Fault That Has

question 18

Multiple Choice

The stress that builds on a preexisting fault that has previously ruptured _____________.

• A) is great enough to cause new fractures
• B) must overcome the force of friction to cause an earthquake
• C) is analogous to a broken stick
• D) is nonexistent

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Definitions:

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell to create a zygote, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Spontaneous Abortion

A natural loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, commonly known as a miscarriage.

In Vitro Fertilization

A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory dish.

First-Trimester Screen

A prenatal test conducted in the first trimester to assess the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.