Earthquakes and Seismic Waves

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The motion caused by earthquakes travels outward from the focus in the form of

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Seismic waves

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The focus of an earthquake is

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The point (below Earth's surface) where rocks first begin to break and the first movement occurs

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P and S waves travel through the earth, and so are called

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body waves

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What does P in a P wave stand for?

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primary

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What does S in an S wave stand for?

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secondary

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Which travels fastest, always being the first detected by seismic stations?

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P waves

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Which kind of wave arrives at seismic stations second? Options: P (primary), S (secondary), L (love), R (rayleigh)

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S (secondary)

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Which type of waves travel faster? Options: Body waves (P and S waves), Surface waves (L and R waves)

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Body waves (P and S waves)

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Which kind of waves usually do the most damage in an earthquake? Options: Body waves (P and S waves), Surface waves (L and R waves)

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Surface waves (L and R waves)

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Which kind of waves canNOT travel through a liquid? Options: P waves, S waves

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S waves