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Rocks and the Rock Cycle — Cumulative exam

Question 15 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which phrases describe S waves?

Answer
A
behave like a ripple
B
move through liquids only
C
are classified as primary waves
D
are known as a type of direct evidence

Explanation

S waves move particles perpendicular to the direction the wave travels, similar to the up-and-down motion of a ripple. They are secondary waves, not primary waves, and they cannot travel through liquids, so the correct phrase is “behave like a ripple.”

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