Seismic waves

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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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