Seismic Waves Quiz

What are seismic waves?

• Vibrations caused by ocean waves

• Vibrations caused by volcanic eruptions

• Vibrations caused by wind

• Vibrations caused by earthquakes

What instrument is used to record data about seismic waves?

• Seismograph

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Microscope

What information can be obtained from seismic wave data?

• Information about earthquake behavior only

• No useful information

• Information about the structure of Earth only

• Information about both earthquake behavior and the structure of Earth

Which type of seismic waves travel within the body of Earth?

• Surface waves

• Primary waves

• Secondary waves

• Love waves

What is the primary motion of P waves?

Which type of seismic waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases?

• Primary waves

• Love waves

• Secondary waves

• Rayleigh waves

What is the primary motion of S waves?

• Horizontal motion

• Vertical motion

• Circular motion

• Back and forth motion

Which type of seismic waves always arrive after P waves at seismic recording stations?

• Secondary waves

• Rayleigh waves

• Primary waves

• Surface waves

Which type of seismic waves can travel only through solid materials?

• Rayleigh waves

• Love waves

• Secondary waves

• Primary waves

What are the two types of surface waves?

• Body waves and surface waves

• P waves and S waves

• Love waves and Rayleigh waves

• Primary waves and secondary waves