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Transverse waves called ________ waves occur during earthquakes. Group of answer choicesS wavesP wavessurface waves

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Transverse waves called ________ waves occur during earthquakes. Group of answer choicesS wavesP wavessurface waves

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The transverse waves that occur during earthquakes are called S waves.

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