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    Energy Waves That Are Released During an Earthquake Are Called
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Energy Waves That Are Released During an Earthquake Are Called

Question 32

Question 32

Multiple Choice

Energy waves that are released during an earthquake are called


A) shock waves.
B) elastic waves.
C) stress waves.
D) seismic waves.

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