Question

Seismic waves travel at different speeds according to type. What is the speed of seismic waves from fastest to slowest?

A. P waves, L waves, S waves

B. L waves, S waves, P waves

C. S waves, L waves, P waves

D. P waves, S waves, L waves

Answer 1

Hope this helps. The answer is D.

Answer 2

The answer is D. P waves, S waves, L waves. P waves are the fastest and can move through land and water. However, P waves are the least destructive of all three waves. S waves are more destructive and can only travel through solids. S waves are more powerful than P waves. L waves are the slowest, but they are the most destructive of all the seismic waves. I hope this helps!