:The Earth’s Interior

Objectives:
• Define seismic waves scientifically.
Amazing Waves!
Procedure:
• Differentiate the different types of seismic
Using the given organizer, write the necessary information to complete he con-
waves.
cept about seismic waves.
• Recognize the importance of seismic waves
in the study of the
Earth’s interior. SEISMIC WAVE

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Main Types

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Guide Question: Q2. Which type of waves do you think were useful
to seismologists in their study of the Earth’s interior?
Q1. Differentiate surface waves from body waves. Explain your answer.
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