Earth's internal layers were discovered by studying the propagation of P- and S- waves through Earth's interior.In comparison to P-waves,the movement of S-waves are
A) faster and compresses and expands the rock as they move through it.
B) faster and vibrates rock particles up and down and side-to-side.
C) slower and can travel through solid granite,magma,water or air.
D) slower and they can only travel through solids,not liquids.
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Q1: Secondary waves can travel through all areas
Q2: The fastest seismic wave is a
A)Primary wave.
B)Secondary
Q3: In comparison to S-waves,P-waves
A)cannot travel through solids,they
Q5: Earthquake P-waves
A)travel in straight lines through Earth's
Q6: The speed of a seismic wave depends
Q7: An Earthquake occurs as
A)seismic waves travel to
Q8: Seismic waves are classified as body waves
Q9: How is a seismogram similar to an
Q10: Earth's internal layers were discovered by studying
Q11: A seismograph
A)predicts earthquakes.
B)measures ground movement.
C)helps prevent earthquakes.
D)measures
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