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In comparison to P-waves, S-waves
 
  A) compress and expand the rock as they move through it.
  B) can travel through all mediumssolid granite, magma, water and/or air.
  C) can travel only through solidsnot in fluids.
  D) are fast and the first to register on a seismograph.

Question 2

Earthquake P-waves
 
  A) travel in straight lines through Earth's core.
  B) cannot move through Earth's core.
  C) are transverse vibrations similar to sound waves.
  D) are longitudinal vibrations similar to sound waves.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Excellent

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