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Which type of earthquake wave travels exclusively through solid material?
Which type of earthquake wave travels exclusively through solid material?
- Surface waves
- All body waves
- Secondary waves (S-waves) (correct)
- Primary waves (P-waves)
What is the primary reason that surface waves are considered the most damaging during an earthquake?
What is the primary reason that surface waves are considered the most damaging during an earthquake?
- They are generated at the focus of the earthquake.
- They have the highest velocity among all earthquake waves.
- They can travel through all mediums: solid, liquid and gas.
- Their vibration direction is perpendicular to their propagation along the surface. (correct)
The point on the Earth's surface that experiences seismic waves first is known as the:
The point on the Earth's surface that experiences seismic waves first is known as the:
- Focal point
- Fault line
- Epicenter (correct)
- Shadow zone
What term describes the location within the Earth where the energy is released during an earthquake?
What term describes the location within the Earth where the energy is released during an earthquake?
Which statement accurately describes the propagation of P-waves?
Which statement accurately describes the propagation of P-waves?
What is the direct cause of the formation of earthquake waves?
What is the direct cause of the formation of earthquake waves?
How does the behavior of S-waves provide evidence about the Earth’s interior?
How does the behavior of S-waves provide evidence about the Earth’s interior?
If an earthquake occurs, and a seismograph station records P-waves but no S-waves, what can be inferred about the region between the earthquake and the station?
If an earthquake occurs, and a seismograph station records P-waves but no S-waves, what can be inferred about the region between the earthquake and the station?
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Earthquake
Earthquake
Shaking of the earth caused by a release of energy, generating waves.
Fault
Fault
A sharp break in crustal rocks where energy is released during an earthquake.
Focus (Hypocenter)
Focus (Hypocenter)
The subsurface point where energy is released during an earthquake.
Epicenter
Epicenter
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Earthquake Waves
Earthquake Waves
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Body Waves
Body Waves
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Primary Waves (P-waves)
Primary Waves (P-waves)
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Secondary Waves (S-waves)
Secondary Waves (S-waves)
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