Seismic Energy Review

Multiple Choice

This is the type of seismic wave that compresses and expands the ground; moves faster than s-waves, and can travel through both solids and liquids

• r-wave

• p-wave

• t-wave

• surface wave

Multiple Choice

S-waves are able to move through these layers of the earth

• crust and mantle

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core only

• outer core only

Open Ended

Describe the relationship between the type of body wave and the time it took the slinky to travel one trip in the slinky lab (hint: how did the IV affect the DV?)

Multiple Choice

The point beneath Earth's surface where rock breaks under stress and causes an earthquake is called the

• focus

• fault

• epicenter

• seismometer

Multiple Choice

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the

• focus

• epicenter

• fault

• p-wave

Open Ended

In your own words, describe what a seismometer does and why it is important.