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Which statement accurately describes a P wave? A. A P wave travels more slowly than an S wave. B. A P wave can travel through liquids. C. A P wave moves particles up and down or side to side. D. A P wave can move through solid rock only.

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P wave can travel through liquids

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Answer:

P wave can travel through liquids

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Two main types of seismic waves are P wave and S wave. P waves stand for pressure waves or primary waves.

P waves are the first waves signal during the earthquake.P wave can travel through any media , the media can be liquid, gas and solid. P waves can not move the particles side to side and up and down.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

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