Earthquakes and waves

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What are the two main types of seismic waves?

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Body waves and surface waves.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of S-waves?

Back

S-waves cause particles of rock material to move at right angles to the direction in which the waves are traveling.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of P-waves?

Back

P-waves cause particles of rock material to move in the same direction as the wave is traveling.

Front

What is the Richter scale used for?

Back

The Richter scale measures the strength of an earthquake.

Front

What is another name for P-waves?

Back

Compression waves.

Front

What type of seismic wave is also known as a secondary wave?

Back

S-wave.

Front

How do scientists determine the internal structure of the Earth?

Back

By analyzing seismic wave data.

Front

What is the difference between body waves and surface waves?

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Body waves travel through the Earth's interior, while surface waves travel along the Earth's surface.

Front

What are the two types of body waves?

Back

P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves).

Front

What happens to S-waves when they encounter a liquid?

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S-waves cannot travel through liquids; they are absorbed.