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- 1. Multiple Choice
They are the scientists who study earthquakes.
Seigmographists
Seismologists
Seismologihists
Seismogists
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the seismic waves travels the fastest?
Instant Wave
Surface Wave
Secondary Wave
Primary Wave
- 3. Multiple Choice
What method do seismologists use in locating an epicenter?
Focus Group Discussion
Interview
Observation
Triangulation
- 4. Fill in the Blank
To determine the lag time, simply get the _____________________ of S-wave and P-wave.
- 5. Multiple Choice
As the distance from the epicenter decreases, the time interval between the arrival of the P-waves and the S-waves on the seismograph will _________________
decrease
increase
remain the same
zero
- 6. Fill in the Blank
Waves can be detected by earthquake monitoring instruments called ________________ .
- 7. Multiple Choice
Where is the epicenter for this earthquake located based on triangulation?ABCD - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhere are the P-waves located on this seismogram?ABCD
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the statements best describes the relationship between lag time and distance from epicenter?The longer the lag time, the closer the distance.The longer the lag time, the farther the distance.The shorter the lag time, the farther the distance.There is no relationship.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How many seismograph stations are used to triangulate the epicenter?
1
2
3
4
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