Seismic Waves

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Which type of wave arrives first during an earthquake? Options: Primary (p-wave) waves, Secondary (s-wave) waves, Rayleigh Waves, Love Waves

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Primary (p-wave) waves

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Main type of seismic waves that can only travel through the surface of the Earth.

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surface waves

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Which body wave is pictured? Options: P-Wave, S-Wave, Rayleigh Wave, Love Wave

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P-Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Primary (P) Waves can pass through...

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solids, liquids, and gases

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Which surface wave is pictured? Options: P-Wave, S-Wave, Rayleigh Wave, Love Wave

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Love Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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An instrument that detects and measures earthquakes is a

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seismograph

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Main type of waves that can travel the earth's inner layers.

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body waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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How are the two types of waves different from each other?

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Within the earth, P waves can travel through solids and liquids, whereas S waves can only travel through solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are the areas called that don't receive seismic data (p-waves, s-waves, or both) at the seismograph during an earthquake?

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Shadow Zone

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What do seismic waves help scientists prove?

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The Outer Core is liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2