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The difference in time between the arrival of S waves and the arrival of P waves

ID: 1398436 • Letter: T

Question

The difference in time between the arrival of S waves and the arrival of P waves can be used to determine:

A. the magnitude of an earthquake.
B. the epicenter of an earthquake.
C. the damage caused by an earthquake.
D. the depth of an earthquake.
E. all of the above.

The difference in time between the arrival of S waves and the arrival of P waves can be used to determine:

A. the magnitude of an earthquake.
B. the epicenter of an earthquake.
C. the damage caused by an earthquake.
D. the depth of an earthquake.
E. all of the above.

Explanation / Answer

B. the epicenter of an earthquake.