Seismic Waves

An __________ occurs when a rock beneath Earth's surface moves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The waves produced by earthquakes are called

• primary waves

• surface waves

• seismic waves

• secondary waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

List the three types of seismic waves

Longitudinal seismic waves are know as P waves or, ________ waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Why are P waves called primary waves?

P waves are made up of (more than one answer)

• compression

• crests

• rarefactions

• troughs

Transverse seismic waves are known as S waves, or _________ waves.

Surface waves cannot travel through liquids.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Why can't S waves travel like P waves?

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

A _______ ____ is a combination of a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave that travels along the surface of a medium.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2