Optional Extra Credit: Seismic Wave Review

Why do scientists use seismic waves to study the Earth's interior?

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Explain the difference between P-waves and S-waves in terms of their movement and ability to travel through different materials.

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The layer of the Earth where S-waves disappear is called the ___ Core.

P-waves are faster than S-waves and can travel through ___, liquids, and gases.

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What evidence do scientists use to conclude that the Earth's outer core is liquid?

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Which body wave is pictured?

• P-Wave
• S-Wave
• Rayleigh Wave
• Love Wave

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A seismic wave that compresses and expands rock.  It is the fastest wave.  It arrives "on scene" first.

• Secondary Wave
• Aftershock
  
• Primary Wave
• Seismic Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

In what order do the three types of seismic waves arrive at a seismograph?

• S wave, P wave, Surface wave
• Surface wave, P wave and S wave
• P wave, S wave and Surface wave
• P wave, Surface wave and S wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

It is the energy radiated in all directions from the focus due to earthquake.

• seismic waves

• epicenter

• body waves

• surface waves

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Label the waves

a

b

S Wave

P Wave

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