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Earthquakes, Waves, and Epicenters

Self-Check Quiz

Fill the blanks with the appropriate words.

1. Write the name of the point of origin of an earthquake ___________________________. 

2. The wave that produces the most earthquake destruction is the ____________________ wave.

3. The seismic wave that travels the fastest is the _________________________________ wave.

4. The instrument used to measure seismic waves is called a ____________________________. 

5. The feature of an earthquake that is located on earth’s surface directly above the earthquakes origin is called the ____________________________________.