S Waves and P Waves Are Earthquake Body Waves

question 12

Multiple Choice

S waves and P waves are earthquake body waves. S and P stand for

• A) sudden and post.
• B) sigma and pi.
• C) slow and proper.
• D) secondary and primary.

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