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Seismic waves and tsunami flashcard

Seismic waves and tsunami flashcard

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are seismic waves?

Back

Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically as a result of an earthquake or volcanic activity.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

P-waves (Primary waves) are compressional waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, while S-waves (Secondary waves) are shear waves that can only travel through solids.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are surface waves?

Back

Surface waves are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface and are responsible for most of the damage during an earthquake.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Richter scale?

Back

The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes based on the amplitude of seismic waves.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Moment Magnitude Scale?

Back

The Moment Magnitude Scale is a scale that measures the total energy released by an earthquake, providing a more accurate measure than the Richter scale.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Ring of Fire?

Back

The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for an S-wave to travel 6000 km?

Back

17 minutes.

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