If,during an Earthquake,a Footwall Slides Upward Relative to a Hanging

question 6

Multiple Choice

If,during an earthquake,a footwall slides upward relative to a hanging wall,the fault is termed ____________.

• A)normal
• B)reverse
• C)strike slip
• D)thrust

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Definitions:

Compressed Regions

Areas where tissue, organs, or structures are pressed together or compacted, often leading to reduced function or pain.

Hertz

A unit of frequency equivalent to one cycle per second, used to measure the frequency of sound waves and electrical signals.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for sound intensity, symbolized as dB, representing the logarithmic comparison between two power levels.

Intensity

The magnitude or strength of a phenomenon or a quality, often used in contexts ranging from physics to emotional experiences.