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P waves move under Earth’s surface, and S waves move along Earth’s surface.
P waves move under Earth’s surface, and S waves move along Earth’s surface.
P waves travel slowly, and S waves travel quickly.
P waves travel slowly, and S waves travel quickly.
P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.
P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.
P waves cause damage, and S waves do not cause damage.
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The correct response is:
P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.
P waves (primary waves) are longitudinal waves that compress and extend the material they travel through, while S waves (secondary waves) are transverse waves that cause the ground to move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
