Unit #2 Inside Earth

According to the graph, the lower the magnitude the _____________ the fatalities

• Lower

• Higher

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A wave of energy generated by an earthquake, volcano or other explosive event

• Earthquake

• Fault

• Seismic Wave

• Tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which seismic wave travels the fastest?

• P-waves

• S-waves

• Surface Waves

• They all travel at the same speed

Which seismic wave travels the slowest?

• P-waves

• S-waves

• Surface Waves

• They all travel at the same speed

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which seismic wave is the most destructive?

• P-waves

• S-waves

• Surface waves

• A combination of P and S waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How do you find the epicenter of an earthquake?

• Find the difference in arrival times of seismic waves at 3 stations

• Find the difference in arrival times of seismic waves at 2 stations

• Find the sum of arrival times of seismic waves at 3 stations

• Find the sum of arrival times of seismic waves at 3 stations

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the Dependent Variable?

• Total Earthquakes

• Earthquake Locations

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This wave compresses and expands the ground like an accordion

• P-wave

• S-wave

• Surface wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

This type of seismic wave moves the ground side to side and up and down

• P-wave

• S-wave

• Surface wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which seismic wave CANNOT travel through liquids?

• P-wave

• S-wave

• Surface Wave

• All seismic waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2