CFA #2 SAI Integrated

Front

What moves outwards from the focus in all directions during an earthquake?

Back

Seismic waves

Front

Which wave CAN travel through liquid?

Back

Primary wave (p-wave)

Front

What is the fastest wave generated by an earthquake that is the first to be recorded by a seismograph?

Back

P-wave

Front

What causes an earthquake?

Back

A sudden release of energy within the Earth's crust.

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular (up & down) to the direction of travel?

Back

S wave

Front

What is the primary difference between P-waves and S-waves?

Back

P-waves can travel through solids and liquids, while S-waves can only travel through solids.

Front

What instrument is used to record seismic waves?

Back

Seismograph

Front

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What are the two main types of seismic waves?

Back

Body waves (P-waves and S-waves) and surface waves.

Front

What is a tsunami?

Back

A series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes.