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Q · EarthquakeMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about seismic waves: Primary waves travel faster than secondary waves. Surface waves cause the maximum damage during an earthquake. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:
P-waves (Primary waves) are the fastest seismic waves and travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
Surface waves (Love and Rayleigh waves) travel along the earth's surface and cause the greatest destruction.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2