Seismic Waves

Front

What are the first waves released during an earthquake?

Back

P waves

Front

What is a written record of earthquake motion called?

Back

Seismogram

Front

Which city is closest to the epicenter?

Back

City B

Front

Do both P and S waves travel through solids?

Back

True

Front

Which wave travels through ALL layers of the Earth?

Back

P Wave

Front

What are seismic waves?

Back

Waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically caused by earthquakes.

Front

What is the difference between P waves and S waves?

Back

P waves are compressional waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, while S waves are shear waves that can only travel through solids.

Front

What instrument is used to detect and record seismic waves?

Back

Seismograph

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's origin called?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What type of wave is a surface wave?

Back

A seismic wave that travels along the Earth's surface.