S Waves

question 78

Multiple Choice

S waves

• A) are shear waves.
• B) travel through the core.
• C) travel faster than compression waves.
• D) only occur on the Earth's surface.
• E) cannot be detected by seismographs.

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Definitions:

First Mortgage

A primary mortgage on a property that has precedence over all other mortgages or liens.

Charge

A secured claim (similar to a mortgage) registered against real property under the Land Titles System.

Land Titles System

A provincial government-operated system for the registration of interests in land where the government confirms and warrants the particular interests in land.

Registered Mortgage

A type of mortgage whose details are recorded with a governmental or other official registry, confirming the lien on the property.