WACE ATAR Earth & Environmental Science Practice Questions - WACE Year 12 ATAR Earth And Environmental Science (Units 3 & 4) Exam

Which property correctly describes seismic S-waves (secondary waves) propagating through Earth's interior?

They are transverse (shear) body waves that can travel only through solids. They are compressional body waves that travel fastest through both solids and liquids. They are low-frequency surface waves that produce rotational ground motion. They are electromagnetic waves generated by fault displacement.

Correct Answer:

They are transverse (shear) body waves that can travel only through solids.

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