Seismic Waves Quiz

What is the direction of wave propagation for a P wave?

• Perpendicular to wave direction

• Parallel to wave direction

• Circular motion

• Random direction

Which type of wave is typically the fastest?

• S wave

• Rayleigh wave

• Love wave

• P wave

Which wave is typically slower than P waves but faster than surface waves?

• Rayleigh wave

• Love wave

• S wave

• Surface wave

In which direction do P-Waves compress and expand the ground?

• Perpendicular to the direction of travel

• In the direction of travel

• Opposite to the direction of travel

• Random directions

What type of motion do Love waves cause in the ground?

• Up-and-down

• Circular

• Side-to-side

• Back-and-forth

What are seismic waves monitored with?

• Thermometers

• Barometers

• Seismometers

• Anemometers

What can seismic waves do as they pass from one material to another?

• Evaporate

• Bend or refract

• Change color

• Increase in temperature

Which layer of the Earth is composed mostly of liquid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?

• Iron and Nickel

• Silicate Rocks

• Liquid Iron

• Magnesium

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for its magnetic field?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core