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