Earthquakes
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are seismic waves?
Back
Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically as a result of an earthquake or other geological activity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Primary (P) Waves?
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Primary (P) Waves are the fastest seismic waves that arrive first during an earthquake. They can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Secondary (S) Waves?
Back
Secondary (S) Waves are seismic waves that arrive after P Waves. They can only travel through solids and are slower than P Waves.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Surface Waves?
Back
Surface Waves are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface. They are slower than both P and S Waves and usually cause the most damage during an earthquake.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
Back
The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates (the focus).
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many seismograms are needed to locate the epicenter of an earthquake using triangulation?
Back
Three seismograms are needed to accurately locate the epicenter of an earthquake using triangulation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Richter Scale?
Back
The Richter Scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake, indicating the amount of seismic energy released.
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