Reg Seismic Waves and Earth's interior 2025

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the basic composition of Earth's core?
Back
The solid inner core is surrounded by a liquid outer core.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which city is farthest from the epicenter of an earthquake based on seismogram data?
Back
Nome, Alaska.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of seismic wave is characterized by compressional motion?
Back
P-Waves.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which letter represents the movement created by the P Wave?
Back
B.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What can the difference in arrival times between waves A and B determine?
Back
The distance of the recording station to the epicenter.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are seismic waves?
Back
Waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically caused by earthquakes.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between P-Waves and S-Waves?
Back
P-Waves are compressional waves that can travel through solids and liquids, while S-Waves are shear waves that can only travel through solids.
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