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. Which waves cause the most movement of the rocks during an earthquake?

A. surface waves
B. S-waves
C. P-waves

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

There are two types of body waves: P-waves travel fastest and through solids, liquids, and gases; S-waves only travel through solids. Surface waves are the slowest, but they do the most damage in an earthquake.

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