Vocabulary
Earthquakes
Seismic Waves
Density
Earth's Layers
100
The outermost physical layer of Earth
Lithosphere
100
Earthquakes release energy in waves called
Seismic waves
100
Seismic Waves are a result of which "groundbreaking" phenomenon?
Earthquakes
100
Where is the Earth's densest layer located?
At the center (Inner Core)
100
Which of Earth's layers is at the center of the Earth?
Inner Core
200
Earthquakes release waves of energy that travel through rock, called?
Seismic Waves
200
Underwater earthquakes create large waves called
Tsunamis
200
Which type of seismic wave is the fastest?
Primary or P waves
200
How does heat effect density?
Cooler materials are more dense and sink, Hotter materials are less dense and rise
200
Which of earth's layers is the thinnest?
The crust
300
Location directly above the focus of an earthquake on the Earth's surface
Epicenter
300
Most earthquakes occur along what type of plate boundary?
Transform plate boundaries
300
Which type of seismic wave will not pass through a liquid?
S Waves (secondary)
300
What is the most dense celestial body in our solar system?
The sun
300
The only layer of Earth that is a liquid
Outer Core
400
A series of large waves that travel outward from an underwater earthquake
Tusnami
400
What is the name of the device used to measure earthquake strength?
Seismograph
400
How do P waves (primary) react to liquids?
They slow down and bend
400
Which sample is likely to be found at the bottom of a tube?
Sample M
400
Which of Earth's layers is represented by the water in this experiment?
Mantle
500
Earth's compositional layers where convection currents are found
Mantle
500
Which seismograph station is likely to receive p wave data last and why?
Station Y. It is the farthest from the epicenter
500
Which stations are likely to not receive as much seismic wave data?
Stations 2 and 3
500
Put these liquids in order that they would be found from top to bottom in a tube together
U, T, Q, R, S
500
What layer is represented by the drop in P wave speed at 2800km
Outer Core