Waves Online Quiz

Waves Online Quiz Topics

P-Waves vs. S-Waves

• Understand the differences between P-Waves and S-Waves.

Seismogram Interpretation

• Be able to interpret a Seismogram.

Wave Velocity Calculation

• Apply wave equations to the seismogram to determine the wave velocity $v$.

Earth's Interior Layers

• Be able to label the layers of the Earth’s Interior.

Plate Boundary Identification

• Identify types of plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, transform.

Cause of Plate Movement

• Identify the process that causes the movement of plates.

Plate Movement Direction

• Determine plate movement direction based on features.

  • Divergent: moving apart.

  • Convergent: moving together.

  • Transform: sliding against each other.

Wave Motion Equations and Definitions

• Know the equations for wave motion: $\v = \lambda * f$ and $F = \frac{1}{T}$.

• Know the definition of frequency, period, wavelength, crest, trough, etc.