Question 14 (4 points)

Question

Match the Earthquake term with it's description

Earthquake Cross-SectionWhat is a seismic wave that travels through the Earth's interior called? - Quora

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

Answer 1

Here are the correct matches between the earthquake terms in Column A and their descriptions in Column B:

1. P waves: d. Fastest of the seismic waves that travel in a straight line; arrives at the surface first.

2. S waves: a. 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: b. The origin of the Earthquake deep in the crust.