Surface Waves

question 21

Multiple Choice

Surface waves

• A) travel more rapidly than body waves.
• B) produce most of the damage to buildings during earthquakes.
• C) are the first waves produced in an earthquake.
• D) are the first waves to arrive at a seismograph station after an earthquake.

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Definitions:

Mood Disorders

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Side Effect

An unintended and usually adverse effect produced by a medication or treatment that occurs in addition to the desired therapeutic effect.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or loss of interest.

Subsequent Episodes

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