Seismic Waves

Front

What is known as the sudden shaking of the ground and the source of seismic waves?

Back

earthquake

Front

Which of these is the most destructive wave?

• Primary Wave
• Secondary Wave

Back

Secondary Wave

Front

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

Back

Primary (p-wave) waves

Front

What kind of wave travels through the earth?

Back

Seismic Wave

Front

An s-wave is an example of what type of wave?

Back

Transverse

Front

A p-wave is an example of

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Longitudinal

Front

A primary wave moves

Back

parallel

Front

A secondary wave moves

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perpendicular

Front

What are the two classifications of waves?

Back

Body and Surface

Front

Which classification of wave does the most damage? Options: Body Waves, Mega Waves, Surface Waves, Love Waves

Back

Surface Waves