seismic waves

Which type of wave arrives first during an earthquake?

• Primary (p-wave) waves

• Secondary (s-wave) waves

• Surface Waves

Which is the strength of an earthquake?

• Plate boundaries

• Magnitude

• Fault

• Seismic

Which type of Seismic Wave is pictured?

• P-Wave

• S-Wave

• Surface Wave

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The point beneath the Earth's surface where the earthquake begins.

• epicenter

• fault

• focus

• magnitude

What is a seismograph?

• A record of the Earth's temperature

• A recording of earthquakes waves

• A log of the times and locations of Earthquakes

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

Which is a fracture in Earth's crust?

• Plate boundaries

• Magnitude

• Fault

• Seismic

Which is the location of an earthquake ON EARTH'S SURFACE?

• Landslide

• Seismic

• Epicenter

• Focus

It can travel through only the mantle and the crust.

• Seismic waves

• Surface waves

• Primary waves

• Secondary 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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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.