PRACTICAL: Finding the Epicenter
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9th - 10th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of the epicenter in relation to an earthquake?
Back
The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake, where seismic waves originate.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are P-waves and how do they differ from S-waves?
Back
P-waves (Primary waves) are compressional waves that travel faster than S-waves (Secondary waves), which are shear waves. P-waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, while S-waves can only travel through solids.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is the difference in arrival times of P-waves and S-waves used to determine the epicenter distance?
Back
The difference in arrival times of P-waves and S-waves is used in conjunction with a travel-time graph to determine the distance from the epicenter, as longer time differences indicate greater distances.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of using ESRT page 11 in determining epicenter distances?
Back
ESRT page 11 provides a travel-time graph that allows students to correlate the time difference between P-wave and S-wave arrivals to specific distances from the epicenter.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the difference between P-wave and S-wave arrival times is 3 minutes 30 seconds, what is the approximate epicenter distance?
Back
The epicenter distance is approximately 2200 km.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to calculate the difference in arrival times of P-waves and S-waves?
Back
The difference in arrival times is calculated by subtracting the arrival time of the P-wave from the arrival time of the S-wave.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you convert minutes and seconds into just seconds for calculations?
Back
To convert minutes and seconds into seconds, multiply the number of minutes by 60 and then add the seconds. For example, 3 minutes 30 seconds = (3 * 60) + 30 = 210 seconds.
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