Question

Which statements describe the focus of an earthquake? Check all that apply

Answer 1

The correct answers are B) it develops in the lithosphere. C) it is the starting point of an earthquake. E) it begins about 100 kilometers below the earth’s surface.

The statements that describe the focus of an earthquake are the following: it develops in the lithosphere, it is the starting point of an earthquake, it begins about 100 kilometers below earth’s surface.

Many spots on earth are prone to earthquakes and major risks for people living in these regions. An earthquake is a major shaking on the surface of the earth. The outmost layer moves, provoking the shaking. The tectonic plates are in constant movement and shifting causing stress that leads to faults, or cracks.

Answer 2

The correct answers to the question 'which statements describe the focus of an earthquake? Check all that apply' are:

B) It develops in the lithosphere.

C) It is the starting point of an earthquake.

E) It begins about 100 kilometers below earth's surface.

The wrong answers include A & D.

Why A is false: The rocks break under stress in the focus, not the focus creating stress in rock.

Why D is false: The focus is beneath the surface, not above.

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