Consider the following statements : I. Earthquake waves are basically of two types, namely body waves and surface waves. II. The body waves interact with the surface rocks and generate surface waves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. Both I and II ✓
- D. Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: C. Both I and II
Explanation
Both statements are correct. Earthquake waves are broadly classified into body waves and surface waves. Body waves interact with surface rocks to generate surface waves.
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