Seismic Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Is a P wave longitudinal or transverse?
A
Longitudinal waves
2
Q
Is a S wave longitudinal or transverse?
A
Transverse Waves
3
Q
What can P waves travel through?
A
Solids & Liquids
4
Q
What can S waves travel through
A
Solids only (they cannot travel through liquids)
5
Q
Which waves travel faster?
A
P waves
6
Q
What is the benefits of using seismic waves to scientists?
A
It helps to study the internal structure of the Earth
7
Q
What happens when seismic waves reach a boundary between two different mediums?
A
The seismic waves get absorbed. reflected or transmitted
