What happens to P-waves and S-waves from an earthquake when they reach the outer core?

P-waves are transmitted through the outer core, but S-waves are not transmitted.

S-waves are transmitted through the outer core, but P-waves are not transmitted.

Both P-waves and S-waves are transmitted through the outer core.

Neither P-waves nor S-waves are transmitted through the outer core.

Earthquakes generate compressional waves [P-waves] and shear waves [S-waves]. Compared to the speed of shear waves in a given earth material, the speed of compressional waves is

sometimes faster and sometimes slower

Earthquakes generate compressional waves [P-waves] and shear waves [S-waves]. Compared to the speed of shear waves in a given earth material, the speed of compressional waves is

sometimes faster and sometimes slower

What happens to P-waves and S-waves from an earthquake when they reach the outer core?

P-waves are transmitted through the outer core, but S-waves are not transmitted.

S-waves are transmitted through the outer core, but P-waves are not transmitted.

Both P-waves and S-waves are transmitted through the outer core.

Neither P-waves nor S-waves are transmitted through the outer core.

The distance between an epicenter and seismograph’s location can be calculated by using the

difference in arrival times between P- and S- waves

arrival time of the first P-wave

energy released by an earthquake

Which evidence recorded at seismic stations following an earthquake supports the inference that Earth’s interior changes from solid rock to molten iron and nickel at the mantle-core boundary?

Only P-waves are recorded on the opposite side of Earth.

P-waves arrive earlier than S-waves.

P-waves and S-waves are both recorded at all stations.

Only S-waves are recorded at all stations.

Only P-waves were recorded at seismic station C because P-waves travel

through liquids, while S-waves cannot

only through Earth’s interior, and S-waves travel only on Earth’s surface

fast enough to penetrate the core, and S-waves travel too slowly

through iron and nickel, while S-waves cannot

What should you do in the event of a major earthquake?

Hide under a table or other sturdy structure until it's over

Run outside as quickly as possible

Go to the airport and get on a plane

How do you determine where the earthquake epicenter is when looking at the epicenter circles?

Where all 3 seismograms touch and intersect

Where seismogram 1 touches seismogram 2

Where seismogram 2 touches seismogram 3

Where seismogram 1 touches seismogram 3

Which seismogram is closest to the epicenter?

Seismogram 1 because its the smallest circle

Seismogram 2 because its the medium circle

Seismogram 3 because its the biggest circle

Which seismogram is farthest from the epicenter?

Seismogram 3 because its the largest circle

Seismogram 1 because its the smallest circle

Seismogram 2 because its the medium circle

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45 sec • 1 pt

What is the distance to the epicenter?

100 km

300 km

3,000 km

200 km

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take a P wave to travel 6,600 km?

10 min

18 min 10 sec

8 min and 10 sec

9 min and 50 sec

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the distance to the epicenter?

1,000 km

2,000 km

2,600 km

3,800 km

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If it took an S wave 12 minutes and 40 seconds to arrive, how far are you from the epicenter of an earthquake?

9,800 km

It's off the chart!

4,000 km

1,240 km

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which location is closest to the epicenter?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The epicenter of an earthquake is

The point below the surface where rock begins to break and the first motion occurs

The seismic station closest to the earthquake

The place where the greatest damage occurs

The point on the surface directly above the focus

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Most earthquakes happen along the _________________.

coast

faults

desert

directions

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Earthquake Unit Review

What is the distance to the epicenter?

How long does it take a P wave to travel 6,600 km?

What is the distance to the epicenter?

If it took an S wave 12 minutes and 40 seconds to arrive, how far are you from the epicenter of an earthquake?

Which location is closest to the epicenter?

The epicenter of an earthquake is

Most earthquakes happen along the _________________.

Which city is closest to the epicenter?

Where is the point at which the first movement occurs during an earthquake?

Which type of wave is the first to arrive after an earthquake occurs?

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