Seismic Waves
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of fault occurs when the hanging wall slides up and over the footwall?
Back
Reverse fault.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of fault occurs when the hanging wall slips downward below the footwall?
Back
Normal fault.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the area above ground where an earthquake starts?
Back
Epicenter.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the fastest seismic wave that compresses and expands rock?
Back
Primary Wave.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates?
Back
Focus (or Hypocenter).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of seismic wave travels through solids and liquids and is slower than Primary Waves?
Back
Secondary Wave.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a normal fault and a reverse fault?
Back
A normal fault occurs when the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall, while a reverse fault occurs when the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall.
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