1. Chapter 5 Study Guide Friday, February 26, 2010

2. Section 1 Understand what a fault is. Be able to describe the different types of faults. Be able to discuss how faults form and where they usually occur. Be able to explain how stress forces affect rock. Understand how faults change Earth’s surface. Know the vocabulary words in Section 1.

3. Section 2 Be able to describe the movement of energy during an earthquake. Describe the different types of seismic waves. Be able to name and compare the various scales used to measure the strength of an earthquake. Know the vocabulary words for Section 2.

4. Section 3 Understand and be able to discuss how earthquakes cause damage. Be able to discuss how earthquake hazards can be reduced. Know the vocabulary words for Section 3.

5. Section 4 Be able to discuss how geologists monitor faults. Understand how geologists determine earthquake risk. Know the vocabulary words in Section 4.