Question

Allison lives in San Bernardino, CA. Her sister Tonya lives in Frazier Park, CA, and her friend Sarah lives in Palm Springs, CA. Yesterday there was an earthquake. Allison felt it first, then Sarah, and just as Allison was calling to tell her about the earthquake, Tonya was feeling it. Which of the following statements is true, given the information above? A. The women do not know how to use an atlas. B. Palm Springs is closer to the focus than Frazier Park. C. Frazier Park is closer to the focus than Palm Springs. D. The types of seismic waves reaching each city are different.

Answer 1

B.

The larger distance from the source caused  the delay between the earthquake reaching Sarah and then reaching Tonya.