Finding the Epicenter KC

Finding the Epicenter KC

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9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the minimum number of seismic stations data is necessary to locate the epicenter in the triangulation method?

Back

three

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

From the seismogram, the distance to the epicenter can be determined by measuring the difference in the arrival times of the P and S waves.

Back

the difference in the arrival times of the P and S waves

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the epicenter?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

___ waves are the first and fastest seismic waves.

Back

P waves

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An instrument that detects and measures earthquakes is a

Back

seismograph

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to lag time the further you are from the epicenter?

Back

Increases

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are the S-waves located on this seismogram?

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Back

C

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