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Earthquake Review Questions:
1. What is the difference between an s wave and a p
wave?
2. Describe elastic rebound.
3. Describe the three main tectonic environments
where earthquakes occur.
4. How can scientists tell how far away an
Earthquake is happening?
5. What does the interior of earth do to seismic
waves?
6. Which measurement of earthquake strength is the
most accurate?
7. What happens to buildings in an earthquake?