Earth Science chapter 6 review

Front

What is a wave that vibrates parallel to the direction it travels?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

Which seismogram represents a city that is far from the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

Nome, Alaska

Front

What type of fault occurs when rocks move horizontally instead of vertically?

Back

Strike-slip fault

Front

What is a mountain formed by magma breaking through the crust and becoming lava called?

Back

Volcanic mountain

Front

What is a wave that vibrates perpendicular to the direction it travels?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

Define the term 'epicenter' in relation to earthquakes.

Back

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

Front

What is the difference between a P-wave and an S-wave?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the Richter scale?

Back

The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake based on seismic wave amplitude.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing geological activity.

Front

What is a fault line?

Back

A fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.