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P-waves are a type of seismic wave. Are they transverse or longitudinal waves?

Transverse waves

Longitudinal waves

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True or false? P-waves can travel through solids and liquids, whereas S-waves can only travel through solids.

False

True

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S-waves are a of type of seismic wave. Are they transverse or longitudinal waves?

Transverse waves

Longitudinal waves

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Seismic waves can be ________ at a boundary between two mediums of different densities.

(Select all that apply)

absorbed

inflected

transmitted

reflected

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Seismic waves can be detected using:

Newton-meters

Earthmeters

Seismometers

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Diagram showing the path of travel for seismic waves through the Earth.

The above diagram shows the path of travel for:

S-waves

P-waves

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Diagram showing the path of travel for seismic waves through different layers of the Earth.

The above diagram shows the path of travel for:

P-waves

S-waves

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Which waves travel faster?

P-waves

S-waves 

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