Multiple Choice
Which one or more of the following statements apply to earthquake S waves?
A) They are back-and-forth vibrations like sound waves.
B) They are transverse vibrations like waves in a taut string.
C) They travel in straight lines through the earth's interior.
D) They can pass through the earth's core.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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