Seismic Waves

What is a seismograph used for?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring wind speed

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     Measuring seismic waves

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     Measuring rainfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What are seismic waves?

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     Waves in the ocean

• Sound waves in the air

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     Light waves from the sun

• Vibrations that travel through the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What can the speed of seismic waves tell scientists about the Earth's layers?

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     The density and composition of the layers

• The color of the layers

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     The temperature of the layers

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     The age of the layers

How do scientists use seismographs to learn about the Earth's interior?

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     1. By analyzing the speed of light using seismographs

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     By analyzing the time it takes for seismic waves to travel

• By observing the color of the sky

• By recording the temperature of the ground in the crust

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2