Which statement describes P waves?

They start as surface waves.
They travel through liquids.
They vibrate from side to side.
They move slower than S waves.

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They travel through liquids.

Explanation: P waves (primary/compressional waves) are body waves that compress and expand the material in the direction of travel and can pass through solids, liquids, and gases. They travel faster than S waves.