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17. what type(s) of wave is known as s - wave? options: primary wave, s…

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  1. what type(s) of wave is known as s - wave?

options: primary wave, secondary wave, surface wave, primary and secondary wave, primary, secondary, and surface wave

  1. what type(s) of wave is known as l - wave?

options: primary wave, secondary wave, surface wave, primary and secondary wave, primary, secondary, and surface wave

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

For question 17: Seismic secondary waves are defined as S-waves; they are transverse body waves that travel through Earth's interior.
For question 18: Seismic surface waves are also known as L-waves (long waves), which travel along Earth's surface and cause most damage during earthquakes.

Answer:

  1. Secondary Wave
  2. Surface Wave