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Earthquakes and Seismic Waves

Question 8 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

What type of earthquake wave can travel through both liquids and solids?

Answer
A
P waves
B
S waves
C
focus waves
D
surface waves

Explanation

P waves can travel through both solids and liquids because they move by compressing and expanding material in the direction the wave travels. S waves require a rigid material and cannot travel through liquids, so the correct choice is P waves.

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