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Module 3: Earthquake Epicenters Using Triangulation Method: Example: Chicago 18 Seconds 153 Seconds 135 Seconds

This document is a student's answer sheet for an Earth science module on determining earthquake epicenters using triangulation. It contains the student's responses to multiple choice and free response questions, as well as data and calculations regarding lag times between P and S wave arrivals and estimated distances from the epicenter to different seismic stations. The student applied these concepts to locate the epicenter on a map of the Philippines based on recorded arrival times at different stations.

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Module 3: Earthquake Epicenters Using Triangulation Method: Example: Chicago 18 Seconds 153 Seconds 135 Seconds

This document is a student's answer sheet for an Earth science module on determining earthquake epicenters using triangulation. It contains the student's responses to multiple choice and free response questions, as well as data and calculations regarding lag times between P and S wave arrivals and estimated distances from the epicenter to different seismic stations. The student applied these concepts to locate the epicenter on a map of the Philippines based on recorded arrival times at different stations.

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Answer Sheet: Module 3

Jakecob M. Jacob
NAME: ___________________________________YEAR 10-Maxwell 10-12-2020
& SECTION: _____________DATE: ____________

Module 3: EARTHQUAKE EPICENTERS USING TRIANGULATION METHOD


TRY THIS:
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D

DO IT:
1. P-wave
2. 10 seconds

ACTIVITY 1: LAG TIME

Lag Time
Station P-wave S-wave
(S-wave-P-wave)
Example: Chicago 18 seconds 153 seconds 135 seconds
Kansas City 59 seconds 165 seconds 106 seconds
Santa Barbara 30 seconds 108 seconds 78 seconds
Seattle 75 seconds 139 seconds 63 seconds

ACTIVITY 2: HOW FAR I’LL GO?

Lag Time Distance of the epicenter to the


Station
(S-wave – P-wave) station (km)
Example: Chicago 135 seconds 1,687.5 km
Kansas City 106 seconds 1,325 km
Santa Barabara 78 seconds 975 km
Seattle 64 seconds 800 km

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED:

Distance of the
Station P-Wave S-Wave Lag Time Epicenter from the
station
Newport 8 seconds 167.5 seconds 159.5 seconds 1,933.75 km
Tucson 15 seconds 137.5 seconds 122.5 seconds 1,361.11 km
Rockville 35.5 seconds 137.5 seconds 102.5 seconds 1,281.25 km
McMinnville 8 seconds 167.5 seconds 159.5 seconds 1,933.75 km

DO IT:

TECTONIC
PLATE
FAULT
LINE

EPICENTER
EARTH’S
CRUST

HYPOCENTER

ACTIVITY: THE EPICENTER


Use the attached Philippine Map for your answer.
Answer Sheet: Module 3
*Draw a circle surrounding the recording station. The radius of the circle is scaled to the estimated
distance from the station to the earthquake.

To do this:
For digital: Insert a Circle (without fill) and adjust its size in the Shape Format.
Take note: The height and width of the circle must be the same. It must be twice the distance of the
epicenter from the station since the station is found at the center of the circle. Use the scale 1 inch: 100 km
for the size of the circle.
For printed: Original procedure
Center your compass on the station you have chosen. Set your compass on the computed distance. Draw a
circle.

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED:

Recording Station Time Difference of S-wave Distance of epicenter to Distance in cm


& P-wave (seconds) the station (km) 1 cm=1000 km
Sitka, Alaska 200 2,500 2.5 cm
Charlotte, N. C. 280 3,500 3.5 cm
Honolulu, Hawaii 360 4,500 4.5 cm
=

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED:

1. B 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A
Answer Sheet: Module 3

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