2. Seismic waves generated during earthquakes consist of the P-wave, the S-wave

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2. Seismic waves generated during earthquakes consist of the P-wave, the S-wave and the L-waves as they appear on a typical seismogram. Assign the wave types P and/or S and/or L for the following seismic wave characteristics (2 pts each) a.which wave type has the highest h. which wave type is generated at the velocity epicenter b.which wave type has the lowest i. one wave type that is used to velocity c. one wave type that is a body wave d. another wave type as a body wave e. which wave type is a surface wave f. one wave type that is generated locate the epicenter j. another wave type that is used to locate the epicenter k. causes the most damage 1. used in first motion studies m. has the largest amplitude n. has push & pull type waves at depth at the focus g. another wave type that is generated at depth at the focus

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a. P Wave has the highest velocity

b. L Wave has the lowest velocity

c. P wave are body waves.

d. S Wave is also a body wave.

e. L Wave is a surface wave.

f. P Wave is generated at depth at focus.

g. S Wave is another wave which is generated at depth at focus.

h. P Wave is generated at the epicenter.

i. PWave is used to locate the epicenter.

j. S Wave is used to locate the epicenter.

k. L Waves cause the most damage.

l. P Wave is used in first motion studies.

m. L Waves has the largest amplitudes.

n. S Wave has push and pull type waves.

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