Earthquake waves

Front

What does the letter 'a' represent in the context of earthquake waves?

Back

Amplitude.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What are the lines formed when tectonic plates break or slip past each other?

Back

Fault lines.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the term for the bending, tilting, and breaking of the Earth's crust due to stress?

Back

Deformation.

Front

Which type of seismic wave has the greatest amplitude?

Back

C.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What are vibrations in the Earth caused by the sudden release of energy, usually from the movement of rocks along a fault?

Back

Earthquake.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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The movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What are the two main types of seismic waves?

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Body waves and surface waves.

Front

What is the difference between P-waves and S-waves?

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P-waves are primary waves that travel faster and can move through solids and liquids, while S-waves are secondary waves that only move through solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is the Richter scale used for?

Back

To measure the magnitude of earthquakes.

Front

What is a seismograph?

Back

An instrument that measures and records the motion of the ground during an earthquake.