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michelleunicorn

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Which kind of seismic wave is responsible for the most shaking (and thus, the most damage to human structures)?
 
  A) P waves
  B) S waves
  C) surface waves
  D) scarp waves

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Which one of the following is true of most tsunamis?
 
  A) They are faster than seismic surface waves.
  B) Their wave heights decrease and wavelengths increase as they move into shallower water.
  C) They are usually started by sudden movement on a megathrust fault, and they have wavelengths that are many kilometers long and wave heights of less than a meter.
  D) They only occur in the Pacific Ocean basin.


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IAPPLET

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


michelleunicorn

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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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