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26.  Which of the following are the two types of surface waves?*1 pointLove waves and Rayleigh WavesP waves and S wavesTransverse and Longitudinal wavesCompressional and Shear waves27.  Which surface wave is pictured and considered the most damaging type of wave?*1 pointP-WaveS-WaveRayleigh WaveLove WaveP waves will not pass through the core.28.   Primary (P) Waves can pass through...*1 pointsolids onlygases onlysolids, liquids, and gasesliquids only29.  What do seismic waves help scientists prove?*1 pointThe Outer Core is liquidThe Outer Core is solidBoth the Outer Core and Inner Core are liquidBoth the Outer Core and Inner Core are solid30.  . Which body wave is pictured?*1 pointP-WaveS-WaveRayleigh WaveLove Wave

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26.  Which of the following are the two types of surface waves?*1 pointLove waves and Rayleigh WavesP waves and S wavesTransverse and Longitudinal wavesCompressional and Shear waves27.  Which surface wave is pictured and considered the most damaging type of wave?*1 pointP-WaveS-WaveRayleigh WaveLove WaveP waves will not pass through the core.28.   Primary (P) Waves can pass through...*1 pointsolids onlygases onlysolids, liquids, and gasesliquids only29.  What do seismic waves help scientists prove?*1 pointThe Outer Core is liquidThe Outer Core is solidBoth the Outer Core and Inner Core are liquidBoth the Outer Core and Inner Core are solid30.  . Which body wave is pictured?*1 pointP-WaveS-WaveRayleigh WaveLove Wave

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  1. The two types of surface waves are Love waves and Rayleigh Waves.
  2. The most damaging type of wave is the Rayleigh Wave.
  3. Primary (P) Waves can pass through solids, liquids, and gases.
  4. Seismic waves help scientists prove that both the Outer Core and Inner Core are liquid.
  5. The pictured body wave is a P-Wave.

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1. Describe the main types of seismic waves generated by earthquakes. (8)2. How do primary (P) waves differ from secondary (S) waves in terms of their motion and propagation through the Earth? (4)3. Explain the concept of body waves versus surface waves in the context of seismic wave propagation. (6)4. What are the primary factors that influence the speed and direction of seismic wave propagation? (4)5. What is the significance of Love waves and Rayleigh waves in surface wave propagation during earthquakes? (4)6. What is the Richter scale? (2)7. Describe the moment magnitude scale and its advantages over the Richter scale. (6)8. Explain the difference between intensity and magnitude when measuring earthquakes. (4)9. What factors influence the amount of damage caused by an earthquake, and how is this reflected in intensity scales such as theModified Mercalli Intensity Scale?

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