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

question 96

Multiple Choice

When a seismic wave hits an interface and some of the energy is bent as it crosses that boundary, the wave has been:

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

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