Seismic waves

Seismic waves

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of wave is the most destructive wave?

Back

Secondary Wave

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A secondary wave moves

Back

perpendicular

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What scale is used to measure the 

Back

Ricther Scale

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The point where the earthquake begins.

Back

focus

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

body waves

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This is considered as the fastest kind of seismic waves.

Back

Primary waves

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