Seismic Waves Practice

Front

What are the three types of seismic waves?

Back

P waves, S waves, Surface waves

Front

In what order do the three types of seismic waves arrive at a seismograph?

Back

P wave, S wave, Love Wave, Rayleigh Wave

Front

What are the characteristics of P waves?

Back

P waves are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

Front

What are the characteristics of S waves?

Back

S waves are slower than P waves and can only travel through solids.

Front

What are surface waves?

Back

Surface waves are the slowest seismic waves and travel along the Earth's surface.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the definition of seismic waves?

Back

Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically caused by earthquakes.

Front

What is the difference between Love waves and Rayleigh waves?

Back

Love waves move horizontally, while Rayleigh waves roll along the ground like ocean waves.

Front

What is the role of a seismograph?

Back

A seismograph records the motion of the ground during an earthquake.

Front

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's origin.