Find an approximate time of arrival of the first p-wave


Complete the following mcq:

1. For Carrier, Oklahoma, what is the approximate time of the arrival of the first P-wave?

a. 10 seconds

b. 15 seconds

c. 21 seconds

d. 30 seconds

2. For Marlow, Oklahoma, what is the approximate time of the arrival of the firstS-wave?

a. 19 seconds

b. 22 seconds

c. 35 seconds

d. 42 seconds

3. For Bolivar, Missouri, what is the difference between the P and S wave arrivaltimes?

a. 10 seconds

b. 20 seconds

c. 40 seconds

d. 55 seconds

4. What is the approximate distance to the epicenter from Carrier, Oklahoma?

a. 70 km

b. 130 km

c. 240 km

d. 390 km

5. What is the approximate distance to the epicenter from Marlow, Oklahoma?

a. 70 km

b. 130 km

c. 240 km

d. 390 km

6. What is the approximate distance to the epicenter from Bolivar, Missouri?

a. 70 km

b. 130 km

c. 240 km

d. 390 km

7. Look at the location that you determined was the earthquake epicenter.Compare its location to Oklahoma City. Which direction is the epicenter locatedfrom Oklahoma City?

a. southeast

b. northwest

c. northeast

d. southwest

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