The point where the fault first ruptures is known as the hypocenter or focus. The point on Earth's surface directly above where the fault first ruptures is known as the . (Enter only one word per blank.)

What is the location where the rupture of an earthquake begins and energy is released called?*1 pointfaultfocusepicentertectonic plates2.  What is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground that sometimes causes great destruction due to movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action?*1 pointeruptionlandslideearthquaketectonic plates3. The point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake.*1 pointfaultfocusepicenterplates3.  Scientists use different ways to find out if a fault is active. Which one is NOT included?*1 pointScientist created a fault model.Scientist observed the surroundings.Scientist checked the country’s historical record.Scientist studied the past and present vibrations.5.  Which scale measures the magnitude, or size, of an earthquake?*1 pointFujita ScaleSeismoscaleMercalli ScaleRichter Scale6. Scale that is based on observable earthquake damage.*1 pointFujita ScaleSeismoscaleMercalli ScaleRichter Scale7. Why can't we feel all of Earth's earthquakes?*1 pointIt happen so fast.It is very gentle.It is not happeninng.It happen deep inside the Earth.8.   What should expect to happen immediately after an Earthquake?*1 pointaftershockseruptiontyphoontsunami9.  How do scientists find out the intensity and duration of Earthquakes?*1 pointSeismic wavesSeismographSeismogramSeismos10. What is a wave generated by earthquake vibrations called?*1 pointSeismic wavesSeismographSeismogramSurface wave11. Earthquakes are common occurrence in Japan, Indonesia, and Philippines. Why is this so?*1 pointJapan, Indonesia and Philippines are surrounded by seas.Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are located near the equator.Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are considered archipelagic countries.Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are found within the Pacific Ring of fire.12. Based on measurement of the maximum motion recorded by a seismograph.*1 pointtremorsintensitymagnitudeseismic waves13.  The strength of the shaking from an earthquake is called ___________.*1 pointtremorsintensitymagnitudeseismic waves14. Seismic scale used and developed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to measure the intensity of an earthquake. It was developed as upon a specific response to the 1990 Luzon earthquake.*1 pointMercalli scaleRichter scaleSeismoscalePEIS15. Scientists who study earthquakes, their causes and effects?*1 pointearthquakologistvolcanologistseismologistsmeteorologist16. What is the study of earthquakes?*1 pointseismologyvolcanologyearthquakologyplate tectonicology

The point at which an earthquake originates is called the focus.Question 24Answera.Trueb.False

24. What is the point below Earth's surface where an earthquake begins? epicenter focus fault core

The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates is known as its __________[1](May have multiple correct answers)AepicenterBfocusCquake centerDcraterReset

What is the name of the fault block that is above the fault plane?