Column A

Question

1.
P waves:
P waves
2.
S waves:
S waves
3.
Epicenter:
Epicenter
4.
Focus:
Focus
Column B
a.Fastest of the Seismic waves that travel in a straight line; arrives at the surface first
b.Slowest of the seismic waves that travels back and forth, getting to the surface second.
c.Area on land, just above the origin of the earthquake, where the magnitude is felt the most.
d.The origin of the Earthquake deep in the crust.

Answer 1

Here is the matching of terms from Column A with their corresponding definitions in Column B:

1. P waves: a. Fastest of the Seismic waves that travel in a straight line; arrives at the surface first.
2. S waves: b. Slowest of the seismic waves that travels back and forth, getting to the surface second.
3. Epicenter: c. Area on land, just above the origin of the earthquake, where the magnitude is felt the most.
4. Focus: d. The origin of the earthquake deep in the crust.