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OpenStudy (anonymous):

An earthquake is the vibration of the earth produced by the rapid release of stored energy. True False

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@rajathsbhat

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lol

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i reeally need help i got a couple questions

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can u help me

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Its True Reap

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can u help with some utters

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can try...your in what earth science?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The only earthquakes in the U.S. are in California. True False

OpenStudy (anonymous):

false

OpenStudy (anonymous):

maine and NH jsut had one i live there

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is true about Primary Waves? A. They are longitudinal compressional waves. B. They cannot be detected by seismographs. C. They travel faster than S waves D. A and C only E. all of the above

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i belive that is C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Seismic waves cause destruction. True False

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sesmic waves are underneath, Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth's layers, and are a result of an earthquake, explosion, or a volcano that imparts low-frequency acoustic energy. Many other natural and anthropogenic sources create low amplitude waves commonly referred to as ambient vibrations. Seismic waves are studied by geophysicists called seismologists. Seismic wave fields are recorded by a seismometer, hydrophone (in water), or accelerometer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh wrong one i know tht

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Movement along a fault line can occur either in sudden jolts or in a slow, steady motion called ___. A. unleashing B. creep C. strike-slip D. transform plate

OpenStudy (anonymous):

transform plate

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The instrument that records earthquake vibrations is the __________________. A. Richter scale B. seismograph C. magnitude scale D. Richtometer

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