Question

the more time between p waves and s waves: 2 points the stronger the earthquake the weaker the earthquake the farther the earthquake the closer the earthquake because antarctica has coal beds, it proves what? 2 points coal was deposited by a crashed cargo ship a long time ago. antarctica does not have coal antarctica has diamonds from metamorphized coal antarctica used to be near the equator and have swamps

Explanation:

• For the first question: P - waves (primary waves) are faster than S - waves (secondary waves). The time difference between their arrivals at a seismograph station is related to the distance of the earthquake. The farther the earthquake, the more time it takes for the slower S - wave to catch up after the P - wave has arrived. The strength of the earthquake (magnitude) is not directly related to the P - S time difference.
• For the second question: Coal forms from the remains of plants that grew in swampy environments. For coal to form, there needs to be a suitable climate (warm and humid) for plant growth. Antarctica having coal beds suggests that it was in a different (warmer, near - equator like) location in the past where such swampy, plant - rich environments could exist. A crashed cargo ship depositing coal is a baseless idea. The statement that Antarctica does not have coal is false. And while coal can metamorphose, the presence of coal beds first and foremost indicates a past environment suitable for coal - forming plant growth.

Answer:

• First question: The farther the earthquake
• Second question: Antarctica used to be near the equator and have swamps