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This document contains a multiple-choice quiz focused on seismic waves and earthquake epicenter location. It covers topics such as the speed of P and S waves, the media they can travel through, and the sequence of events for locating an epicenter. The quiz includes ten questions with options to test knowledge on these concepts.

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QUIZZ

This document contains a multiple-choice quiz focused on seismic waves and earthquake epicenter location. It covers topics such as the speed of P and S waves, the media they can travel through, and the sequence of events for locating an epicenter. The quiz includes ten questions with options to test knowledge on these concepts.

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NAME:_______________________________________SECTION:________ TEACHER:_____________________

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer.


1. Which statement is correct?
A.S waves are slower than P waves. B. P waves are slower than S
waves.
C. P waves have the same speed as the S waves.
D. It is not possible to record the speed of S and P waves.
2.In which media can primary waves travel?
A. both liquids and solids C. in liquids but not in solids
B.in solids but not in liquids D. neither in solids nor in liquids
3.What kind of seismic wave arrives last at seismic station?
A. Love B. Primary C. Secondary D. Surface
4.Which is the correct order of seismic waves from the fastest to slowest?
A.P waves, S waves, L waves C. L waves, P waves, S waves
B.S waves, L waves, P waves D. S waves, P waves, L waves
5. Which wave can travel only in solid media?
A. P wave B. S wave C. L wave D. R Wave
6. You were asked to locate the epicenter of a recent earthquake. Which correct
sequence of events should you follow?
i. Determine the difference in the arrival time of S and P waves recorded from
each of the seismological stations.
ii. Use the triangulation method to locate the center.
iii. Obtain data from the three different seismological stations.
iv. Determine the distance of the epicenter from the station.
A. i, iii, ii, iv B. iii, i, iv, ii C. iii, iv, i, ii D. iv, ii, i, iii
7. You were provided with data showing the arrival time of the P and S waves
recorded from three seismic stations. Which of these can you possibly determine?
A. the damage at the focus
B. the intensity of the earthquake
C. the distance to the earthquake
D. the location of the epicenter
8. From the seismogram, the distance to the epicenter can be determined by
measuring _____________.
A. the arrival time of surface wave
B. the difference in the arrival times of the P and S waves.
C. the ratio of the amplitude of the largest P and S waves.
D. the speed of the surface wave.
9. What is the distance of the epicenter from a certain recording station if the
difference in arrival time of P and S waves is 1 minute in 10 seconds?
A. 850 km C. 900 km
B. 875 km D. 925 km
10. Locating an earthquake’s epicenter is important because it will pinpoint________.
A. fault line C. plate boundary
B. focus D. another epicenter

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