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Optional Extra Credit: Seismic Wave Review

Authored by Mx Stockburger

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10th Grade

NGSS covered

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Optional Extra Credit: Seismic Wave Review
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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

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2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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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3.

FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The layer of the Earth where S-waves disappear is called the (a)   Core.

4.

FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

P-waves are faster than S-waves and can travel through (a)   , liquids, and gases.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Which body wave is pictured?

P-Wave
S-Wave
Rayleigh Wave
Love Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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