Please write the words true or false for the statements below. (2pts each) quake
ID: 106386 • Letter: P
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Explanation / Answer
Answer(1)- The correct option is (b).
Hence, the point at the earth surface that lies directly above the focus is called the epicenter.
Answer(2)- The correct option is (a).
Hence, the energy waves that are released during an earthquake are called Seismic waves. Seismic wave cause intense shaking at the earth surface that can cause buildings and roads to collapse.
Answer(3)- The correct option is (d).
Hence, the L waves are also known as surface waves that are created by earthquakes. These are the slowest of all earthquake waves, but usually cause the most intense shaking and damage to property.
Answer(4)- The correct option is (d).
Hence, the Hawaiian islands are formed by such a hot spot occurring in the middle of the pacific plate.
Answer(5)- The correct option is (a).
Hence, the Mount St. Helens is considered the most active in the cascades within the Holocene epoch. It is geologically young compared with other major cascade volcanoes.
Answer(6)- The correct option is (c).
Hence, the granular recrystallized snow is called fern which is commonly found making up old snowbanks near the end of winter.