Question
There are two types of seismic waves: p-waves and s-waves. Which of the following describes both waves? (1 point)
Responses
Both waves cause earthquakes.
Both waves cause earthquakes.
Both waves move the ground perpendicular to the direction they travel.
Both waves move the ground perpendicular to the direction they travel.
Both waves move the ground in the direction they travel.
Both waves move the ground in the direction they travel.
Both waves occur in the ocean.
Responses
Both waves cause earthquakes.
Both waves cause earthquakes.
Both waves move the ground perpendicular to the direction they travel.
Both waves move the ground perpendicular to the direction they travel.
Both waves move the ground in the direction they travel.
Both waves move the ground in the direction they travel.
Both waves occur in the ocean.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **Both waves cause earthquakes.**
P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves) are both types of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, although they have different characteristics in how they move the ground. P-waves move the ground in the direction they travel, while S-waves move the ground perpendicular to their direction of travel. They do not occur specifically in the ocean, as they are related to seismic activity in the Earth's crust.
P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves) are both types of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, although they have different characteristics in how they move the ground. P-waves move the ground in the direction they travel, while S-waves move the ground perpendicular to their direction of travel. They do not occur specifically in the ocean, as they are related to seismic activity in the Earth's crust.