5. As the distance to the epicenter increases, how does the amount of time between the S wave and the P wave change?

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3. As the distance to the epicenter increases, how does the amount of time between the S wave and
the P wave change?
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6. After drawing the first circle for Balboa Heights, where is the carthquake epicenter located relative to this'
one circle?
7. After drawing the circle for Boulder, you now have two circles on your map. Relative to these two circtes,
where is the earthquake epicenter?
8. After drawing the circle for Mexico City, you now have thrce circles on your map. Relative to the three
circles, where is the earthquake epicenter?
9. Give the location and year of the major earthquake from the past that occurred in the same aren an d
epicenter you have just located? (A textbook will help you answer this question.)
10. Would it be possible for an earthquake at this same location to be felt where you live?
Why or why not?
Transcribed Image Text:3. As the distance to the epicenter increases, how does the amount of time between the S wave and the P wave change? ugves become geater Pwoves heea epig 6. After drawing the first circle for Balboa Heights, where is the carthquake epicenter located relative to this' one circle? 7. After drawing the circle for Boulder, you now have two circles on your map. Relative to these two circtes, where is the earthquake epicenter? 8. After drawing the circle for Mexico City, you now have thrce circles on your map. Relative to the three circles, where is the earthquake epicenter? 9. Give the location and year of the major earthquake from the past that occurred in the same aren an d epicenter you have just located? (A textbook will help you answer this question.) 10. Would it be possible for an earthquake at this same location to be felt where you live? Why or why not?
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