Earthquakes

Earthquakes

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the stiff, rigid outer layer of the Earth that includes the crust and upper mantle.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Love waves?

Back

Love waves are a type of surface seismic wave that are the most damaging during an earthquake.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the origin (focus) of the earthquake.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two types of surface waves?

Back

The two types of surface waves are Love waves and Rayleigh waves.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Primary waves?

Back

Primary waves (P waves) are the fastest kind of seismic waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the focus of an earthquake?

Back

The focus is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Rayleigh waves?

Back

Rayleigh waves are a type of surface seismic wave that cause both vertical and horizontal ground movement.

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