Match each statement with the correct type of seismic wave(4 points)
S-Waves P-Waves
Slower moving waves that move up and down and side-to-side
S-Waves – Slower moving waves that move up and down and side-to-side
P-Waves – Slower moving waves that move up and down and side-to-side
Fast moving waves that move with spring-like motion
S-Waves – Fast moving waves that move with spring-like motion
P-Waves – Fast moving waves that move with spring-like motion
These waves move through solids, liquids, and gases
S-Waves – These waves move through solids, liquids, and gases
P-Waves – These waves move through solids, liquids, and gases
These waves can travel through solids
S-Waves P-Waves
Slower moving waves that move up and down and side-to-side
S-Waves – Slower moving waves that move up and down and side-to-side
Fast moving waves that move with spring-like motion
P-Waves – Fast moving waves that move with spring-like motion
These waves move through solids, liquids, and gases
P-Waves – These waves move through solids, liquids, and gases
These waves can travel through solids only
S-Waves – These waves can travel through solids only
Let me explain the properties of P-Waves and S-Waves to clarify:
- P-Waves (Primary waves) are the fastest type of seismic wave and can move through both solids and fluids. They move with a 'push-pull' (compression) motion similar to sound waves, which can be likened to a spring-like motion. That's why the statement "Fast moving waves that move with spring-like motion" and the statement "These waves move through solids, liquids, and gases" both describe P-Waves.
- S-Waves (Secondary waves) are slower than P-Waves and move only through solids. They have a motion that goes up and down or side-to-side, perpendicular to the direction of the wave. This is why the statements "Slower moving waves that move up and down and side-to-side" and "These waves can travel through solids only" both describe S-Waves.