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- 1. Multiple Choice
vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden release of energy, usually as a result of the movement of rocks along a fault
earthquake
epicenter
focus
surface waves
- 2. Multiple Choice
an earthquake wave that follows the main shock of an earthquake
earthquake
S Wave
aftershock
P Wave
- 3. Multiple Choice
an earthquake wave that travels through the body of the earth rather than on its surface
surface wave
body wave
aftershock
focus
- 4. Multiple Choice
the location where the rupture of an earthquake begins and energy is released
epicenter
focus
seismogram
energy release center
- 5. Multiple Choice
a scientist who studies earthquakes
seimology
seismologist
seismogram
seismograph
- 6. Multiple Choice
an instrument that detects, records, and measures the vibrations produced by an earthquake
seismology
seismologist
seismogram
seismograph
- 7. Multiple Choice
the record made by a seismograph; the paper on which earthquake waves are recorded
seismology
seismologist
seismograph
seismogram
- 8. Multiple Choice
the primary earthquake wave that travels through the body of the earth; first to reach the seismograph station
surface wave
aftershock
P Wave
S Wave
- 9. Multiple Choice
the secondary earthquake wave; travels slower and is second to reach the seismograph station
P Wave
S Wave
surface wave
body wave
- 10. Multiple Choice
earthquake waves that travel on or near the surface of the earth
aftershock
S Waves
body waves
surface waves
- 11. Multiple Choice
the study of earthquakes
meteorology
psychology
earth science
seismology
- 12. Multiple Choice
the point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus of an earthquake
focus
energy release center
surface wave
epicenter
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