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What type of wave is the first to arrive after an earthquake occurs?

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P Wave

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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On which tectonic plate is Japan located?

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Eurasian Plate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What kind of stress creates a normal fault?

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Tension

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What is the difference between the epicenter and the focus of an earthquake?

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The epicenter is located on Earth's surface, while the focus is on the fault line.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What types of materials can P Waves move through?

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P Waves can move through solids, liquids, and gases.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are the two main types of seismic waves?

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Body waves and surface waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is a body wave?

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A seismic wave that travels through the interior of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is a surface wave?

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A seismic wave that travels along the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What is the relationship between the focus and the epicenter?

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The focus is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates, while the epicenter is the point directly above it on the surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the significance of the Richter scale?

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It measures the magnitude of an earthquake.