True or false Flashcards
1
Q
Earthquake waves travel out in (certain) directions from a point where energy is released
A
True
2
Q
Elastic deformation occurs when a material forms as (stress) is applied
A
True
3
Q
It is possible to make building is completely earthquake proof
A
Not possible
4
Q
A seismograph is an instrument used to measure earthquake waves
A
True
5
Q
Research has shown that poor building materials are the smallest contributors to earthquake damage
A
Largest
6
Q
P waves are also known as primary waysi
A
True
7
Q
Secondary waves are body waves that travel more quickly than primary ways
A
Slowly
8
Q
Earthquake waves are different from the Concentrix waves you see you when you throw a rock into water
A
Similar to
9
Q
And earthquake is a seismic vibration of earth caused by the slow release of energy
A
Fast
