Bellringer 46 ES

Which seismogram most accurately represents the arrival of the

P-waves and S-waves at station A?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The lack of S-waves in zone 3 can be best explained by the presence within the Earth of:

• density changes-liquid

• mantle convection cells

• a liquid outer core

• a solid inner core

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

How long did it take for the P-wave to go 4,200km

• 4 minutes

• 6 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 14 minutes

How long did it take for the S-wave to go 4,200km

• 4 minutes

• 6 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 14 minutes

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

It took the P-wave 8 minutes to go how many Km's?

• 3,000

• 3500 km

• 4200 km

• 6000 km

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Where is the epicenter of the earthquake?

• West coast of California

• Pacific ocean southwest of Mexico

• Florida

• Pacific ocean

  West of South America

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2