Question

The difference in the _____ of P waves and S waves is used to locate an earthquake’s epicenter.

Answer 1

Distance

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance between the beginning of the first P wave and the first S wave tells you how many seconds the waves are apart. This number will be used to tell you how far your seismograph is from the epicenter of the earthquake. Measure the distance between the first P wave and the first S wave.