When Compared to California,seismic Energy in the Eastern U

question 57

Multiple Choice

When compared to California,seismic energy in the eastern U.S.is ______________.

• A)transmitted more effectively in the older,more solid rocks
• B)transmitted less effectively in the older,more solid rocks
• C)transmitted more effectively in the younger,more solid rocks
• D)transmitted less effectively in the younger,more solid rocks
• E)transmitted less effectively because the earthquakes are smaller

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