Seismic waves
True or false: S-waves are faster than P-waves
False
What is a large tall wave created by an earthquake called?
Tsunami
What theory did Alfred Wegener come up with?
The Continental Drift Theory.
What is the outermost earth layer?
The crust
What is the name of boundaries that split away from each other?
Divergent boundaries
Body waves have a ___ frequency
Higher
The epicenter is the point on the surface directly above a ___.
Focus
Did Alfred Wegener have any problems while trying to prove his Theory?
Yes, he was harshly criticized.
What is the innermost layer in the Earth?
The core
What most common plate tectonic boundaries do earthquakes occur on?
Convergent Boundaries
What can P-Waves go through
Liquid and Solid
Where do earthquakes occur?
Along plate boundaries
In the early 1900s, scientists believed ___ connected our continents.
Land bridges
The Earth has __ layers.
4
How many plate tectonic boundary movements are there?
3
What are the fastest surface waves called?
Love waves
Earthquakes produce _____ caused by the sudden breaking of rock within the Earth
Seismic Waves
In what year did Alfred Wegener propose the Continental Drift Theory?
1912
What is the deepest layer we have gone through on earth?
The crust
What plate boundary is responsible for the creation of the mid-Atlantic ridge?
Divergent Plate boundary
In what motion do S-waves move in.
Side-to-Side
1960
Alfred Wegener died a few days after what event?
His birthday
What is the temperature of the Earth's inner core?
9806 F
How many large and small plates are there on Earth?
8 large plates and 9 small plates