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 topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. 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.
📊 Earth's Structure from Seismic Evidence
Figure 2: Earth's internal structure as revealed by seismic wave analysis
Practice questions for Seismic Waves
What type of wave is a P-wave (primary seismic wave)?
State two differences between P-waves and S-waves in terms of how the particles move and what materials they can travel through.
Quick recall flashcards
What are S-waves?
Secondary (transverse) seismic waves - slower
What are P-waves?
Primary (longitudinal) seismic waves - fastest