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Science Explainer: The science of earthquakes

By Formative Staff
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Questions
Note from the author:
Read the passage The science of earthquakes. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage The science of earthquakes. Then answer the questions below.
Required
Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

The further you are from the earthquake's ______________, the __________________ the earthquake's P waves and S waves will be.
Other Answer Choices:
core
closer together
P waves
epicenter
further apart
Required

Drag each characteristic into the correct box to show whether it describes P waves or S waves.

  • moves the earth only in the direction of the waves
  • moves more quickly
  • moves the earth in many directions
  • moves more slowly
  • P waves
  • S waves
Required

Scientists use these measurements to help determine the location of an earthquake. Select two correct answers.