What Is NOT True About Seismic Waves

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true about seismic waves?

• A) Most seismic waves can be described as a series of repeating crests and troughs.
• B) The material within the wave moves long distances along with the wave.
• C) Some seismic waves travel on the surface and are called surface waves.
• D) Some surface waves shuffle material side to side while others move material up and down.
• E) Some seismic waves travel through the interior of Earth.

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