Which Earthquake Waves Arrive First

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which earthquake waves arrive first?

• A) P waves
• B) S waves
• C) L waves
• D) shear waves
• E) surface waves

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Definitions:

A Not B Error

A phenomenon seen in infant cognitive development where babies will repeatedly search for an object where they first found it, even after seeing it moved to a new location.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed; typically develops in the first few years of life.

Symbolic Thought

The ability to use symbols, words, or objects to represent something that is not physically present, foundational for language and imaginative play.

Cognitive Competence

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