The S- Wave Shadow Zone Occurs Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

The S- wave shadow zone occurs because:

• A) S waves cannot pass through the outer part of the core.
• B) refraction at the mantle- core boundary bends the S waves 154° away from a straight path.
• C) reflection at the mantle- core boundary directs the S waves at a 154° angle.
• D) S waves cannot pass through solids with an extremely high density.

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