Which one of the following statements regarding S-waves is not correct?

  1. A. S-waves are slower than P-waves.
  2. B. During an earthquake S-waves are less destructive to structures like buildings and highway overpasses. ✓
  3. C. S-waves can travel only through solids and cannot travel through the Earth’s outer core.
  4. D. Seismologists have concluded that the Earth’s outer core must be liquid or fluid.

Correct Answer: B. During an earthquake S-waves are less destructive to structures like buildings and highway overpasses.

Explanation

S-waves are slower than P-waves but are generally more destructive to structures because of the larger ground displacements they cause.

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