The __________Is a Direct Measure of the Distance from a Seismic

question 52

Multiple Choice

The __________is a direct measure of the distance from a seismic station to the focus of a distant earthquake.

• A) time elapsed between the first P- wave arrivals from the first and last aftershocks
• B) time interval between the first P and S- wave arrivals
• C) magnitude of the ground acceleration of surface wave passing a station
• D) how long before the earthquake your animals started acting agitated

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Definitions:

Gustave Le Bon

A French social psychologist best known for his work on crowd psychology and the study of the characteristics and behavior of crowds.

Type A

A personality type characterized by competitiveness, high ambition, aggressiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, which may be associated with stress and heart disease.

Relaxed

A state of physical or mental ease, lacking tension or anxiety.

Easy Going

A personality trait characterized by a relaxed, calm, and even-tempered approach to life.