Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following statement(s), is/are correct?

1. Body waves are waves that move through the interior of the earth.
2. Surface waves are waves that only travel along the ground, on the surface.

Select the correct answer:

• A. Both 1 and 2
• B. 1 only
• C. 2 only
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Earthquake waves are generally classified into Body waves and Surface waves.
- Body waves are waves that move through the interior of the earth.There are two types of body waves- P(primary) and S(secondary)-waves.
-Surface waves are waves that only travel along the ground surface. Rayleigh waves and Love waves are the two common surface wave.