P Waves Moving Through the Base of Continents Move at About

question 13

Multiple Choice

P waves moving through the base of continents move at about ________ km/sec, but once they cross the Moho, the velocity changes to ________ km/sec.

• A)8; 4
• B)2; 10
• C)6; 8
• D)3; 9

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