Seismic Waves

This is known as the sudden shaking of the ground and known as the sources of seismic waves.

• earthquake

• tsunami

• flood

• typhoon

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Which of these is the most destructive wave?

• Primary Wave

• Secondary Wave

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which type of wave arrives first during an earthquake?

• Primary (p-wave) waves
• Secondary (s-wave) waves
• Rayleigh Waves
• Love Waves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What kind of wave travels through the earth?

• Seismic Wave
• Ocean Wave
• Light Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

An s-wave is an example of what type of wave?

• Longitudinal
• Converse
• Transverse
• Ocean

A p-wave is an example of

• Longitudinal
• Transverse
• Converse
• Ocean

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A primary wave moves

• parallel
• perpendicular
• in circles

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A secondary wave moves

• parallel
• perpendicular
• in circles

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What are the two classifications of waves?

• Body and Legs
• Rayleigh and Love
• Body and Surface
• Inner and Outer

Which classification of wave does the most damage?

• Body Waves
• Mega Waves
• Surface Waves
• Love Waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-1