Which type of waves are called "body waves" because they move through the interior of Earth?
A)P waves only
B)S waves only
C)surface waves only
D)S waves and surface waves
E)S and P waves

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Body waves include both P waves (primary waves) and S waves (secondary waves) because they travel through the Earth's interior. P waves are compressional waves that can move through both solid and liquid layers of the Earth, while S waves are shear waves that can only move through solid materials.

Which Type of Waves Are Called "Body Waves" Because They