Earthquakes!

Front

The most destructive type of wave is a: P-wave, S-wave, Surface wave, transverse wave

Back

Surface wave

Front

What type of seismic wave travels compressionally? Options: P wave, S wave, Surface, None

Back

P wave

Front

What is a tracing of an earthquake's motion that is created by a seismometer?

Back

Seismogram

Front

An earthquake scored high on the Richter scale but low on the Mercalli scale. Why?

Back

It probably happened in an area with no people.

Front

How much bigger is a magnitude 8 earthquake compared to magnitude 6 quake on the Richter Scale?

Back

100 times bigger

Front

Which wave can travel through solids, liquids, and gases?

Back

P-Waves

Front

Which is the fastest type of seismic wave?

Back

p-waves

Front

What is the temporary state in which loose soil and rock materials take on the property of quicksand?

Back

Liquefaction

Front

What is a smaller earthquake that follows a larger earthquake? Options: Aftershock, Liquefaction, Seismic Gap, Tsunami

Back

Aftershock

Front

What is a large ocean wave that results from an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?

Back

Tsunami