Earthquake Waves Are Classified as P Waves and S Waves

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Multiple Choice

Earthquake waves are classified as P waves and S waves. Which of the following statements is true about these waves?

• A) The P wave is transverse as is the S wave.
• B) The P wave is longitudinal as is the S wave.
• C) The P wave is transverse and the S wave is longitudinal.
• D) The P wave is longitudinal and the S wave is transverse.
• E) Both the P and S waves are mixtures of longitudinal and transverse waves.

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