Earthquakes/P & S Waves

Earthquakes/P & S Waves

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Other Sciences

9th - 11th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

We use this tool to measure seismic waves during earthquakes.

Back

Seismographs

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

These are the first waves released during an earthquake

Back

P waves

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

These are the secondary, or second waves to be released. They cannot travel through the liquid outer core.

Back

S waves

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This is the area beneath the Earth's surface where the earthquake begins.

Back

focus

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This is the area above ground where the earthquake starts

Back

epicenter

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

P Waves travel through...

Back

Both

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

S Waves travel through...

Back

Solids

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