Seismic Waves Review

Front

What type of wave can travel through all the layers of the Earth?

Back

P-wave

Front

These waves travel slowly and are the most destructive.

Back

Surface Waves

Front

What type of Seismic Wave is a P-Wave?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

What type of Seismic Wave is an S-Wave?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What is the primary characteristic of P-waves?

Back

They are compressional waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of S-waves?

Back

They are shear waves that can only travel through solids.

Front

Which seismic wave is typically the first to be detected by seismographs?

Back

P-wave

Front

Which seismic wave causes the most damage during an earthquake?

Back

Surface Wave

Front

What is the difference between body waves and surface waves?

Back

Body waves (P-waves and S-waves) travel through the Earth's interior, while surface waves travel along the Earth's surface.

Front

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

P-wave