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    The P-Wave Shadow Zone Can Be Explained by the Refraction
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The P-Wave Shadow Zone Can Be Explained by the Refraction

Question 42

Question 42

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The P-wave shadow zone can be explained by the refraction of P-waves at the ___.


A) core-mantle boundary
B) asthenosphere-lithosphere boundary
C) Moho
D) inner core-outer core boundary
E) 670 km depth limit

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