Faults, Joints, Earth's Waves, Seismology

Front

What is the fastest type of wave that arrives first after an earthquake?

Back

P-Wave

Front

What do we call the land surface of the Earth as considered to be a jigsaw puzzle?

Back

Tectonic plate

Front

What are earthquake waves that travel on or near the surface of the Earth called?

Back

Surface waves

Front

What is the place where the fault begins to slip called?

Back

Focus

Front

Why can't we feel all of Earth's earthquakes?

Back

They happen deep inside Earth.

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What type of wave is slower than P-waves but can cause more damage?

Back

S-Wave

Front

What is the term for the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What is the boundary between two tectonic plates called?

Back

Fault line

Front

What are the two main types of seismic waves?

Back

Body waves and surface waves