1st Semester Science Review

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What are the two main types of seismic waves?

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Surface and Body

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What is the geosphere?

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The soil, rock and land that makes up earth.

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What is an example of technology that helps protect people from natural hazards?

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Stream gauges that provide data on possible flooding.

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What does a seismograph measure?

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The strength of vibration during an earthquake.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Climate is the typical conditions of a place over time, while weather is what it is like in an area minute to minute.

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What is the definition of the geosphere?

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The part of Earth that includes the soil, rock, and land.

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What are surface waves?

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Seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface.

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What are body waves?

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Seismic waves that travel through the Earth's interior.

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How do stream gauges help in natural disaster management?

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They provide data on possible flooding.

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What is the role of a seismograph in studying earthquakes?

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It measures the vibrations caused by earthquakes.