The P- Wave Shadow Zone Occurs for All of the Following

question 43

Multiple Choice

The P- wave shadow zone occurs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) reflection at the mantle- core boundary directs the P waves toward a different area.
• B) the rigidity of the core prevents P waves from compressing the core material.
• C) refraction at the mantle- core boundary directs the P waves toward a different area.
• D) the difference in rigidity between the mantle and core changes the speed of P waves.

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