6-2 Earthquakes and Seismic Waves

6-2 Earthquakes and Seismic Waves

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave occurs when some P waves and S waves reach the surface, moving more slowly and causing the ground to roll or shake buildings?

Back

Surface waves

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What rating system estimates the total energy released by an earthquake?

Back

Moment Magnitude Scale

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What scale rates earthquakes based on the damage done to buildings and homes?

Back

Mercalli scale

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the area beneath Earth's surface where rock breaks under stress, triggering an earthquake?

Back

Focus

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In seismic wave diagrams, which letter typically represents surface waves?

Back

A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of body waves generated by earthquakes?

Back

P waves and S waves

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

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