S Waves and P Waves

Which of the following earthquake waves can travel through both solids and fluids?

• P waves only

• S waves only

• Q-waves only

• Both P and S waves

In the upper part of the mantle, the earthquake waves slow down. It is explained that ________.

• that outer core is solid.

• rocks are partially molten.

• at depth the rocks are denser.

• rocks confined at that particular location tightly packed together.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

Which set of waves are probably the surface waves?

• Wave A

• Wave B

• Wave C

• They are all surface waves.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What do you call the motion or vibration of earthquake that travels outward from the focus?

• chemical energy

• electromagnetic waves

• gravity waves

• seismic waves

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

How are the two types of waves different from each other?

• Within the earth, P waves can travel through solids and liquids, whereas S waves can only travel through solids.

• Within the earth, S waves can travel through solids and liquids, whereas P waves can only travel through solids.

What are the areas called that don't receive seismic data (p-waves, s-waves, or both) at the seismograph during an earthquake called?

• No Mans Land

• Dead Zone

• Epicenter

• Shadow Zone

What do seismic waves help scientists prove?

• The Outer Core is liquid

• The Outer Core is solid

• Both the Outer Core and Inner Core are liquid

• Both the Outer Core and Inner Core are solid

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

Main type of waves that can travel the earth's inner layers.

• surface waves

• body waves

• Love waves

• Rayleigh waves

Two types of body waves

• Love waves and Rayleigh waves

• P waves and S waves

Which type of seismic wave is faster, P waves or S waves?

• P waves

• S waves

• Both travel at the same speed

• Neither, they are both slow

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1