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Earth's Structure from Seismic Evidence

Part of Seismic Waves — GCSE Physics

This diagram covers Earth's Structure from Seismic Evidence within Seismic Waves for GCSE Physics. Revise Seismic Waves in Waves for GCSE Physics with 13 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 4 of 14 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Section 4 of 14

Practice

13 questions

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15 flashcards

📊 Earth's Structure from Seismic Evidence

Cross-section of Earth showing crust, mantle, liquid outer core and solid inner core, with P-waves passing through and S-waves stopping at liquid core

Figure 2: Earth's internal structure as revealed by seismic wave analysis

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Practice Questions for Seismic Waves

What type of wave is a P-wave (primary seismic wave)?

A. Longitudinal wave
B. Transverse wave
C. Electromagnetic wave
D. Surface wave only

1 markfoundation

State two differences between P-waves and S-waves in terms of how the particles move and what materials they can travel through.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What are S-waves?

Secondary (transverse) seismic waves - slower

What are P-waves?

Primary (longitudinal) seismic waves - fastest

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