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Earthquakes

Question 4 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

Which statement describes P waves?

Answer
A
They start as surface waves.
B
They travel through liquids.
C
They vibrate from side to side.
D
They move slower than S waves.

Explanation

P waves are primary, compressional seismic waves. They can travel through solids and liquids, so “They travel through liquids” is correct. They begin inside Earth, move faster than S waves, and push and pull material in the direction they travel—not side to side.

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