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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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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a seismograph?

Back

A recording of earthquake waves.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are seismic waves?

Back

Energy radiated in all directions from the focus due to an earthquake.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which seismic waves are the slowest?

Back

Surface waves.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are surface waves?

Back

Main type of seismic waves that can only travel through the surface of the Earth.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the focus of an earthquake?

Back

The point beneath the Earth's surface where the earthquake begins.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are body waves?

Back

Seismic waves that travel through the interior of the Earth.

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