Test 2 Flashcards
Why is it important to be aware of places prone to earthquakes?
to perform necessary precautions
S-waves cannot travel in liquid that’s why it cannot travel in
outer core
Which of the following is the fastest among the seismic waves?
P-Waves
How will you relate the distribution of mountain ranges, volcanoes and earthquake epicenters?
Mountain ranges are found in places where volcanoes and epicenters are also situated
Where are most volcanoes situated?
concentrated on the continental edges
What do you think is the basis of the scientists in dividing Earth’s lithosphere into several plates?
the occurrence of earthquake, volcanism and mountain formation
Which is NOT TRUE about the location of earthquake epicenters in the world?
Some are located in mid-continents.
Which waves are considered the most damaging?
L-waves
The graphical record of an earthquake.
seismogram
The point of origin of an earthquake on the earth’s crust
epicenter
