Scientists on the side of earth opposite the epicenter of an earthquake detect mainly a. p waves. b. s waves. c. transverse waves. d. surface waves

a. P waves.

Explanation:

P. Waves are the fastest waves that a sismic activity releases, P. waves can travel through solids and liquids, this includes the inner layers of the planet, that is why if there is a lab on the opposite side of the epicentr of an earthquake it would detect mainly just P waves, since they are the only ones that can travel through the core of the earth.

primary succession occurs in essentially lifeless areas regions in which the soil is incapable of sustaining life as a result of such factors as lava flows, newly formed sand dunes, or rocks left from a retreating glacier. secondary succession occurs