seismic quiz

Which seismic wave can travel through both solids and liquids?

• Surface waves
• Secondary waves (S-waves)
• Primary waves (P-waves)
• Body waves

What are the characteristics of the Earth's crust?

• It is a liquid layer surrounding the solid inner core
• It extends from a depth of approximately 660 kilometers to the boundary with the core
• It is composed mainly of iron and nickel
• It is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field

What are the three primary layers of the Earth's interior based on their physical properties?

• Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere
• Crust, Mantle, Core
• Continental Crust, Oceanic Crust, Mantle
• Outer Core, Inner Core, Mantle

What are the properties and composition of the Earth's mantle?

• It is composed mainly of iron and nickel
• It is composed of solid rock
• It is divided into upper mantle and lower mantle
• It is the thinnest layer of the Earth

What are the two primary types of seismic waves?

• Body waves and surface waves
• P-waves and S-waves
• Primary waves and secondary waves
• Continental waves and oceanic waves

What is the main difference between continental crust and oceanic crust?

• Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust.
• Continental crust is denser than oceanic crust.
• Continental crust is predominantly composed of basaltic rocks.
• Oceanic crust forms the continents and large landmasses.

What is the composition and structure of the Earth's core?

• It is divided into outer core and inner core
• It is composed of solid rock
• It is composed mainly of silicon and oxygen
• It is the thickest layer of the Earth

What are the characteristics and behaviors of primary waves (P-waves)?

• They cause particles to move perpendicularly to the wave's propagation
• They can only travel through solids
• They cause particles to move in the direction of wave propagation
• They are the slowest seismic waves

What is the structure of the Earth's core?

• Liquid layer surrounding the solid inner core
• Composed mainly of iron and nickel
• Solid sphere located at the center of the Earth
• Extends from a depth of approximately 660 kilometers to the boundary with the core

What do seismic waves provide insights into?

• The composition of the Earth's core
• The behavior of oceanic crust
• The structure of the Earth's mantle
• The properties of the Earth's interior