The Key to Finding the Location of an Earthquake's Epicenter

question 12

Multiple Choice

The key to finding the location of an earthquake's epicenter is measuring the ____________.

• A) difference between the time that the P-wave arrives and the time that the S-wave arrives at the seismometer station
• B) total time it takes for the P-wave and then the S-wave to arrive at the seismometer station
• C) difference between the time the S-wave has reached one seismometer station and the time the S-wave has reached another station
• D) difference between the time the P-wave has reached one seismometer station and the time the P-wave has reached another station

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Definitions:

Treatment

In experimental design, a condition applied to a group of subjects to observe its effect relative to a control group not receiving the treatment.

One-Way ANOVA

A statistical test used to determine if there are any statistically significant differences between the means of three or more independent (unrelated) groups.

Simple Analysis

A straightforward examination or investigation into a subject or data set to derive basic insights or conclusions.