Earthquake Test Review

Front

What is the shaking of the Earth’s crust caused by a release of energy?

Back

Earthquake

Front

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

Back

P Wave

Front

A scientist who studies earthquakes is called a?

Back

Seismologist

Front

What type of fault is the San Andreas?

Back

Transform

Front

What is a break in the lithosphere along which movement in an earthquake has first occurred?

Back

Fault

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What is the term for the point within the Earth where an earthquake starts?

Back

Focus

Front

What type of seismic wave can travel through solids and liquids?

Back

P Wave

Front

What type of seismic wave only travels through solids?

Back

S Wave

Front

What instrument is used to measure and record details of earthquakes?

Back

Seismograph