Seismic Waves Flashcard

Front

P Waves travel through...

Back

Both

Front

S Waves travel through...

Back

Soilds

Front

Which kind of waves travel through the Earth’s core? Options: P waves, S waves, Both

Back

P waves

Front

We know there are two layers to the Earth’s core because...

Back

S Waves stop at the outer core, P Waves refract (bend) as they reach the inner core, P Waves refract (bend) as they reach the outer core.

Front

Density ____ as the molecules in the layer get closer together.

Back

Increases

Front

Density ____ as waves travel deeper into the earth.

Back

Increases

Front

Pressure ____ as waves travel deeper into the earth.

Back

Increases

Front

Temperature ____ as waves travel deeper into the earth.

Back

Increases

Front

The Mantle is ____ dense than the core.

Back

Less

Front

The Mantle is ____ dense than the crust.

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