Earthquake Test 2

Front

What are seismic waves?

Back

Energy released by an earthquake in waves or vibrations.

Front

What can S Waves move through?

Back

Solid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What does the letter 'a' represent in wave terminology?

Back

Amplitude.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

Which station was farthest from the earthquake's epicenter?

Back

Station A.

Front

On the s-p interval scale, if a seismic wave traveled for 40 seconds, how far did it travel?

Back

390 km.

Front

What is the point beneath Earth’s surface where rock breaks and triggers an earthquake called?

Back

Focus.

Front

What is the point on the surface directly above the earthquake's focus called?

Back

Epicenter.

Front

What are the two main types of seismic waves?

Back

P Waves and S Waves.

Front

What is the difference between P Waves and S Waves?

Back

P Waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, while S Waves can only travel through solids.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is amplitude in the context of seismic waves?

Back

The maximum extent of a wave's vibration or displacement from its rest position.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1