📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What type of wave motion do P-waves create?

Back and forth (longitudinal)

Up and down (transverse)

Side to side only

Circular motion

2. S-waves move in which direction compared to the direction they travel?

Same direction

Perpendicular (at right angles)

Diagonal direction

Random directions

3. Which wave travels faster through the Earth?

P-waves

S-waves

They travel at the same speed

It depends on the material

4. When you push and pull a slinky back and forth, you are modeling:

S-waves (transverse waves)

P-waves (longitudinal waves)

Surface waves

Sound waves only

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. Explain the difference between longitudinal waves and transverse waves. Use the slinky lab to help with your explanation.

6. Which type of seismic wave travels faster and why? How would this help scientists studying earthquakes?

7. During your slinky experiment, which motion was easier to create - pushing/pulling or moving side to side? Why do you think this is?

🎨 Part 3: Diagram and Analysis

8. In the space below, draw two slinkies. Label one showing P-wave motion and one showing S-wave motion. Include arrows to show the direction of wave travel and particle movement.

9. Fill in the blanks using the words: longitudinal, transverse, faster, slower, compressions, perpendicular

P-waves are _____________ waves that create _____________ and rarefactions in the material. S-waves are _____________ waves that move _____________ to the direction of travel. P-waves travel _____________ than S-waves, while S-waves travel _____________ than P-waves.