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Earthquakes and Seismic Waves — Unit test

Question 15 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

S waves are also known as

Answer
A
primary waves.
B
secondary waves.
C
surface waves.
D
focus waves.

Explanation

S waves are also called secondary waves, so the correct choice is “secondary waves.” They are named this because they arrive after primary (P) waves during an earthquake.

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