Which Fact Is Not Important When Using Earthquake Waves to Study

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which fact is not important when using earthquake waves to study Earth's interior?

• A) Wave velocity depends on the medium.
• B) Body waves penetrate deep into Earth.
• C) Seismic stations are placed in many locations on Earth's surface.
• D) Surface waves rarely penetrate deeply into the Earth.

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