Earth's internal layers were discovered by studying the propagation of P- and S- waves through Earth's interior. In comparison to S-waves, the movement of P-waves is
A) fast, compressing and expanding the rock as they move through it.
B) fast, vibrating the rock particles up and down and side-to-side.
C) slower and can travel through solid granite, magma, water or air;
D) slower and can travel only through solids, not liquids.
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A)seismic waves travel to
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Q11: A seismograph
A)predicts earthquakes.
B)measures ground movement.
C)helps prevent earthquakes.
D)measures
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A)compress and expand the
Q19: In comparison to S-waves,P-waves
A)vibrate the particles of
Q20: Motion in a P-wave is
A)side to side.
B)transverse.
C)longitudinal.
D)up
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