P and S Waves

Quiz
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
+1
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which picture correctly shows how S waves travel through the layers of the Earth?
A
B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which body wave is pictured?
P-Wave
S-Wave
Rayleigh Wave
Love Wave
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These are the first waves released during an earthquake
S waves
Surface Waves
P waves
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which station was closest to the earthquake's epicenter?
Station A
Station B
Station C
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a type of mechanical wave?
Radio wave
Sound wave
Light wave
Gamma ray
6.
LABELLING QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match these wave parts
Wavelength
trough
crest
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?
Light wave
Sound wave
Radio wave
Microwave
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