Seismic Waves

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of wave can travel through all the layers of the Earth?
Back
P wave (Primary wave) - A type of seismic wave that can move through solids, liquids, and gases.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main type of seismic wave that can only travel through the surface of the Earth?
Back
Surface wave - These waves travel along the Earth's surface and are responsible for most of the damage during an earthquake.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of wave arrives first during an earthquake?
Back
Primary (P-wave) - The fastest seismic waves that arrive first at a seismic station.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the location of an earthquake on Earth's surface?
Back
Epicenter - The point on the Earth's surface directly above where the earthquake originates.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the point beneath the Earth's surface where the earthquake begins?
Back
Focus - The actual location within the Earth where the earthquake starts.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are seismic waves?
Back
Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically as a result of an earthquake.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of body waves?
Back
Primary waves (P-waves) and Secondary waves (S-waves). P-waves are compressional waves, while S-waves are shear waves.
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