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Where to rayleigh waves and love waves travel?
along Earth's crust/ surface
Which way do rayleigh waves cause rock to move?
up and down
The "p" in p-waves stands for ________.
pressure
s-waves (shear waves) are felt ___ the initial wave. Otherwise known as the __________.
after; aftershock
Do love waves move left and right or up and down?
left and right
What do surface waves travel through?
earth's crust
What do body waves travel through?
the earth's interrior
What is a seismic wave?
waves that travel through the earth due to rocks (tectonic plates) breaking apart or explosion on the surface
An eathquake is an example of a _______ wave.
seismic
A sound wave is a mechanical wave, but more specificaly a ______ wave.
longitudinal
Name the states of matter in which sound waves travel, fastest to slowest
solid; liquid; gas
Do body waves travel faster or slower than surface waves?
faster
what are sound waves caused by?
vibration in a medium
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