Characteristic of primary waves created by earthquakes.
Earthquakes

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can move through gases, solids, and liquids.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Faults are caused by:
- pressure build up along plate boundaries
- magnetic field
- large amounts of nickel and iron in the inner core
- magnetic polarity shifts over millions of years
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pressure build up along plate boundaries
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Characteristic of secondary waves created by earthquakes:
- is a surface wave
- causes the most amount damage
- can move through gases, solids and liquids
- moves through solids only
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moves through solids only
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage and is the last to arrive?
Back
surface waves
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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At which point marks the epicenter of the earthquake? A, B, C, D
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C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
P waves and S waves are also known as
Back
body waves
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The strain which causes a material to twist is known as
Back
shear
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