Asked by jakeevia

Which statement describes surface waves?

A) They arrive before S waves.
B) They travel faster than P waves.
C) They are produced by P and S waves.
D)They travel deep below Earth’s surface.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C) They are produced by P and S waves.

Explanation: Surface waves (Love and Rayleigh) are generated when body waves (P and S) reach and interact with Earth's surface. They travel along the surface and are slower than both P and S waves.