Question

Which statement describes surface waves? They arrive before S waves. They travel faster than P waves. They are produced by P and S waves. They travel deep below Earth’s surface.

Answer 1

Answer:

Seismic waves are fundamentally of two types, compressional, longitudinal waves or shear, transverse waves. Through the body of the Earth these are called P-waves (for primary because they are fastest) and S-waves (for secondary since they are slower).

Answer 2

Answer:

C.) They are produced by P and S waves

Explanation:

got 100% on the test. hope it helps