Select the correct answer. The epicenter of an earthquake is located in a sandy desert region. Seismic waves move outward from the epicenter. A rocky region is located a few hundred miles from the desert. The particles of matter are more closely packed in rock than they are in sand. Which statement correctly describes the change in seismic waves as they move from sand to rock?
A.
The waves change from transverse to longitudinal.
B.
The waves change from longitudinal to transverse.
C.
The waves speed up.
D.
The waves slow down.
E.
The wave speed is unchanged.

Quickly! brainliest if two people answer! 1. the blood has red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. red blood cells carry oxygen to other cells in the body. cells need oxygen to live. white blood cells destroy certain germs. they protect our bodies from disease. which question is answered in this paragraph? (a) what is the role of blood vessels? (b) what type of cells are attached to bones? (c) what type of blood cell to clot your blood? (d) what are the different types of blood cells? 2. which sentence from the section "stem cells" best explains the role of stem cells? (a) when one kind of cell stops working, stem cells can . (b) they can turn into that cell and take its place. (c) scientists are studying new ways to use stem cells. (d) these cells can people heal faster. 3. read the selection from the section "nerve cells." nerve cells send messages to the rest of our bodies. these messages move between the brain, spinal cord and various organs. nerve cells are also called neurons. fill in the blank. a "neuron" is a (a) cell that moves information from the brain to other parts of the body (b) stem cell that has both an axon and a dendrite (c) cell that controls the fingers of a body (d) cell that makes up the spinal cord 4. some muscles in our body move without us telling them to. these are called involuntary muscles. some examples are the cardiac muscle cells inside the heart. these cells the heart relax and fill with blood. what is the best definition of "involuntary" based on the context clues? (a) something that happens on its own (b) trying hard to do something (c) something moving back and forth (d) easily moved

Which is an example of the practical pursuit of alchemy? a. forming perfect substances. b. transforming base metals. c. developing metalworking techniques. d. linking spiritual characteristics with material substances.

Which three statements represent the benefits of performing experiments using computer simulations?