Multiple Choice
The S- wave shadow zone occurs because:
A) S waves cannot pass through the outer part of the core.
B) refraction at the mantle- core boundary bends the S waves 154° away from a straight path.
C) reflection at the mantle- core boundary directs the S waves at a 154° angle.
D) S waves cannot pass through solids with an extremely high density.
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