When an earthquake occurs, P waves are _____.

the last seismic waves to arrive at a given location
stopped by liquid areas of the mantle
the first seismic waves to arrive at a given location
moving slower than surface waves

Question

When an earthquake occurs, P waves are _____.
 	
	the last seismic waves to arrive at a given location
	stopped by liquid areas of the mantle
	the first seismic waves to arrive at a given location
	moving slower than surface waves

gottennis121 · Answer

Well, if it 's not the last seismic wave, what's the answer? P-waves are a type of body wave that is the first wave to arrive at the seismograph, called seismic waves in seismology, that can travel through a continuum. This is the definition from the web. Personally, I think C according to this paragraph. Hope this helps!