Seismic Waves
This lesson covers:
- The two types of seismic waves: P-waves and S-Waves
- How measuring seismic waves allowed us to work out the internal structure of the earth
P-waves are a type of seismic wave. Are they transverse or longitudinal waves?
Transverse waves
Longitudinal waves
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True or false? P-waves can travel through solids and liquids, whereas S-waves can only travel through solids.
False
True
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S-waves are a of type of seismic wave. Are they transverse or longitudinal waves?
Transverse waves
Longitudinal waves
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Seismic waves can be ________ at a boundary between two mediums of different densities.
(Select all that apply)
reflected
absorbed
transmitted
inflected
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Seismic waves can be detected using:
Earthmeters
Newton-meters
Seismometers
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The above diagram shows the path of travel for:
P-waves
S-waves
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The above diagram shows the path of travel for:
S-waves
P-waves
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Which waves travel faster?
P-waves
S-waves
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