20.13.1 - Types of Seismic Waves
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of seismic waves?
💡 Hint: Remember the basic classifications of seismic waves.
What does P-wave stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the order in which waves arrive.
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What are the two types of body waves?
💡 Hint: Remember the primary classifications.
True or False: S-waves can travel through liquids.
💡 Hint: Think about where different wave types can move.
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A seismic survey shows different damage reports based on soil type. If Love waves amplified shaking in soft soils, how should students approach structural design in these areas?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of materials and their interaction with seismic waves.
Given a situation where a major earthquake produced both P and S waves, describe the role of each in earthquake preparedness.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the time difference between wave arrivals.
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