Multiple choice

Which of these is not a seismic wave?

  1. S wave

  2. P wave

  3. L wave

  4. T wave

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Primary (P) waves, Secondary (S) waves, and Love (L) waves are all recognized types of seismic waves that travel through the Earth during an earthquake. T waves are acoustic waves in the ocean and are not classified as standard seismic waves in geology curricula. Therefore, T wave is the correct choice.