PHSC 211 Chapter 8 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)

PHSC 211 Chapter 8 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) 20. Which of the following statements is correct? a. P-wave amplitude is larger the S-wave amplitude. b. S-wave amplitude is larger than P-wave amplitude. c. P-wave amplitude and S-wave amplitude are about the same. d. P-wave amplitude is larger than all the other seismic waves recorded on a seismogram. ans c 21. Determining the distance along the earth’s surface from a seismic station to the epicenter of an earthquake is based on the difference in arrival times between a. the first P wave and the first S wave. b. the first P wave and the first Love wave. c. the first S wave and the first Love wave. d. all three seismic waves. ans a 22. To locate the epicenter of an earthquake, it takes a. one seismic station. b. at least two seismic stations. c. at least three seismic stations. d. at least four seismic stations. ans c