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Column A

1.
P waves:
P waves
2.
S waves:
S waves
3.
Epicenter:
Epicenter
4.
Focus:
Focus
Column B
a.Area on land, just above the origin of the earthquake, where the magnitude is felt the most.
b.Fastest of the Seismic waves that travel in a straight line; arrives at the surface first
c.Slowest of the seismic waves that travels back and forth, getting to the surface second.
d.The origin of the Earthquake deep in the crust.

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Here are the correct pairings from Column A to Column B:

  1. P waves:
    b. Fastest of the Seismic waves that travel in a straight line; arrives at the surface first

  2. S waves:
    c. Slowest of the seismic waves that travels back and forth, getting to the surface second.

  3. Epicenter:
    a. Area on land, just above the origin of the earthquake, where the magnitude is felt the most.

  4. Focus:
    d. The origin of the Earthquake deep in the crust.