Quiz 07_ Strike-slip faulting

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Question 1 0.34 pts You are standing on one side of a strike-slip fault, looking at a car on the other side of the fault. An earthquake then occurs along the strike-slip fault. You are notice that the car has moved to the right as you are looking at it. What is the name for this type of motion along a strike-slip fault? Group of answer choices right-lateral movement shearing movement left-lateral movement thrusting movement Flag question: Question 2 Question 2 0.34 pts What is strike-slip faulting?
Group of answer choices Vertical pushing together movement All of the other answers are correct, and thus this is the best answer. Horizontal, side-by-side, movement Verticle pulling apart movement Flag question: Question 3 Question 3 0.34 pts Earthquakes are listed as a cause of death in the United States. When averaged out over several years, what causes more deaths than earthquakes? Group of answer choices in-line skating All of the other answers are correct, and thus this is the best answer. Of course, these statistics will change after California experiences the next major earthquake.
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