Seismic Waves

A seismic wave is simply a means of transferring energy from one spot to another within the earth through vibrations or shock waves. What are the two types of seismic waves?

• P-Waves

• Light Waves

• S-Waves

• T-Waves

• Radio Waves

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What is a seismograph?

• A record of the Earth's temperature

• A recording of earthquake waves

• A log of the times and locations of Earthquakes

• A list of the different states of matter found in the Earth

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How are the two types of waves different from each other?

• Within the earth, P waves can travel through solids and liquids, whereas S waves can only travel through solids.

• Within the earth, S waves can travel through solids and liquids, whereas P waves can only travel through solids.

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What wave is recorded first? The p-wave or the s-wave?

• S-Wave

• P-wave

• Ocean Wave

What are the areas called that don't receive seismic data (p-waves, s-waves, or both) at the seismograph during an earthquake called?

• No Mans Land

• Dead Zone

• Epicenter

• Shadow Zone

When _________ produce ground motion, we call this an Earthquake.

• light waves

• seismic waves

• sound waves

• radio waves

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What do seismic waves help scientists prove?

• The Outer Core is liquid

• The Outer Core is solid

• Both the Outer Core and Inner Core are liquid

• Both the Outer Core and Inner Core are solid

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