Which seismic waves can travel through both solid and liquid layers of the Earth

Practice Questions

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Which seismic waves can travel through both solid and liquid layers of the Earth?
  1. P-waves
  2. S-waves
  3. Surface waves
  4. Rayleigh waves

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which seismic waves can travel through both solid and liquid layers of the Earth?
  • Step 1: Understand that the Earth has different layers: solid layers (like the crust and inner core) and liquid layers (like the outer core).
  • Step 2: Learn about seismic waves, which are waves that travel through the Earth during an earthquake.
  • Step 3: Identify the two main types of seismic waves: P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves).
  • Step 4: Know that P-waves can travel through both solid and liquid layers, while S-waves can only travel through solid layers.
  • Step 5: Conclude that P-waves are the seismic waves that can travel through both solid and liquid layers of the Earth.
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