What is NOT true about seismic waves?

A. Some seismic waves travel on the surface and are called surface waves.
B. The material within the wave moves long distances along with the wave.
C. Some seismic waves travel through the interior of Earth.
D. Most seismic waves can be described as a series of repeating crests and troughs.
E. Some surface waves shuffle material side to side while others move material up and down.


Answer: B

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