Seismic Waves
Authored by Macey Williams
Science
8th Grade
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1.
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1 min • 1 pt
An (a) occurs when a rock beneath Earth's surface moves.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
List the three types of seismic waves
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4.
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1 min • 1 pt
Longitudinal seismic waves are know as P waves or, (a) waves.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why are P waves called primary waves?
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6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
P waves are made up of (more than one answer)
compression
crests
rarefactions
troughs
7.
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1 min • 1 pt
Transverse seismic waves are known as S waves, or (a) waves.
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