Questions

Below are a number of questions. Have a go at answering each of them. At the bottom, click on the 'Check score' button to see how many you have got right.

Question 1

Which one of the statements opposite is correct?

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S-waves are transverse
P-waves are transverse
S-waves are longitudinal

Question 2

Which one of the statements opposite is correct?

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S-waves can travel through solids only
S-waves can travel through solids and liquids
S-waves can travel through liquids only

Question 3

Which one of the statements opposite is correct?

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P-waves can travel trough solids only
P-waves can travel trough solids and liquids
P-waves can travel trough liquids only

Question 4

Earth structure image

Which one of the statements opposite, about the earth's internal structure, is correct?

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The earth's inner and outer core are liquid and the mantle is solid
The earth's inner core is liquid and the outer core and mantle are solid
The earth's inner core and mantle are solid and the outer core is liquid

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