Earthquakes

Front

Which seismic wave moves at right angles? Options: P Waves, S Waves, Surface Waves

Back

S Waves

Front

Which seismic wave moves like a slinky? Options: P Wave, S Wave, Surface Wave

Back

P Wave

Front

Which wave is transverse and originates from the focus? Options: P Wave, S Wave, Surface Wave

Back

S Wave

Front

Which letter represents the movement created by the P Wave? Options: A, B, C

Back

B

Front

What is the lag time? Options: 30 sec, 86 sec, 56 sec, 140 sec

Back

56 sec

Front

What is directly above the focus? Options: Epicenter, Fault, Seismograph Station

Back

Epicenter

Front

Which wave has the highest amplitude on a seismograph? Options: P Wave, S Wave, Surface Wave

Back

Surface Wave

Front

Where do seismologists place seismographs?

Back

On the fault

Front

Which seismic wave does a seismograph detect first? Options: P Wave, S Wave, Surface Wave

Back

P Wave

Front

What is the origin of a surface wave? Options: P Wave, S Wave, P and S Waves

Back

P and S Waves