Features of Earthquakes Worksheet

Waves generated by an Earthquake
The point where energy is released first during an earthquake
Seismic waves are produced and travel ________________ from the earthquake focus.
These waves cause particles in rocks to move back and forth in the same direction that the wave is traveling
These waves move through Earth by causing particles in rocks to move at right angles to the direction of wave travel.
These waves move rock particles in a backward, rolling motion and a side to side, swaying motion.
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus.
An instrument that measures the seismic waves from Earthquakes
The center of the Earth; It is made of mostly iron.
The largest layer of the Earth
The outermost layer of the Earth