P and S Waves

Which picture correctly shows how S waves travel through the layers of the Earth?

• A

• B

Which body wave is pictured?

• P-Wave

• S-Wave

• Rayleigh Wave

• Love Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

These are the first waves released during an earthquake

• S waves

• Surface Waves

• P waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which station was closest to the earthquake's epicenter?

• Station A

• Station B

• Station C

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is a type of mechanical wave?

• Radio wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Gamma ray

Match these wave parts

c

b

a

crest

Wavelength

trough

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

• Microwave

Label the following diagram.

a

b

c

d

Crest

wavelength

amplitude

Trough

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Label the parts of a wave

c

b

d

a

Trough

Wavelength

Crest

Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Click on the point that shows the trough of a wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1