Earthquakes

Front

Compared to the speed of shear waves in a given earth material, the speed of compressional waves is

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always faster

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Front

What happens to P-waves and S-waves from an earthquake when they reach the outer core?

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P-waves are transmitted through the outer core, but S-waves are not transmitted.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Front

A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce a: tsunami, cyclone, hurricane, thunderstorm

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tsunami

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Front

How can the distance between an epicenter and a seismograph’s location be calculated?

Back

Difference in arrival times between P- and S- waves

Front

A strong earthquake that occurs on the ocean floor could result in the formation of

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a tsunami

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Front

Why did a seismic station record P-waves but no S-waves from an earthquake?

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absorbed by Earth’s outer core

Front

Which evidence recorded at seismic stations following an earthquake supports the inference that Earth’s interior changes from solid rock to molten iron and nickel at the mantle-core boundary?

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Only P-waves are recorded on the opposite side of Earth.

Front

Which process prevented P-waves from arriving at seismic station B? Options: refraction, reflection, convection, conduction

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refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Why were only P-waves recorded at seismic station C?

Back

Through liquids, while S-waves cannot.

Front

What is the pressure and temperature at location D?

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1.5 million atmospheres

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3