When a Seismic Wave Hits an Interface and Some of the Energy

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a seismic wave hits an interface and some of the energy is sent back toward the surface, that wave is said to have been:

• A) reflected
• B) refracted
• C) deflected
• D) defracted

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