5/19/23 Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 2 types of waves that cause surface waves.
A
P waves and S waves
2
Q
What type of wave comes second?
A
S waves
3
Q
Which type of wave compresses and expands the ground like an accordion?
A
P waves
4
Q
Which type of scale rates an earthquake based on its seismic wave?
A
Richter scale
5
Q
Which type of scale was named after an Italian scientist?
A
Mercalli scale
6
Q
Who studies earthquakes?
A
seismologist
7
Q
Does the word magnitude mean big, large, or small?
A
big
8
Q
What is an epicenter?
A
the point on the surface directly above the focus
9
Q
What did Ms. Con say in class an epicenter reminded her of?
A
epcot
10
Q
Is the focus of an earthquake below or above the earth’s surface?
A
below
