Seismic Waves

Front

What is the medium through which seismic waves transfer energy?

Back

Earth's interior

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What are the main types of waves that can travel through the Earth's inner layers?

Back

Body waves

Front

What is the area that is not reached by P or S waves from a single earthquake called?

Back

Shadow Zone

Front

Which type of seismic wave moves as a transverse wave?

Back

S wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the energy released from the focus during an earthquake called?

Back

Seismic wave

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What are the two main types of body waves?

Back

P waves and S waves

Front

How do P waves travel through the Earth?

Back

P waves travel as compressional waves, moving in the same direction as the wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the difference between P waves and S waves?

Back

P waves are compressional and can travel through solids and liquids, while S waves are transverse and can only travel through solids.

Front

What is the significance of the Shadow Zone in seismology?

Back

The Shadow Zone indicates areas on the Earth's surface where seismic waves do not arrive due to the refraction and reflection of waves in the Earth's interior.

Front

What is the relationship between seismic waves and earthquakes?

Back

Seismic waves are the energy waves released during an earthquake, propagating through the Earth.