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    Seismic P-Waves _____ Through Continental Crust Relative to Oceanic Crust
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Seismic P-Waves _____ Through Continental Crust Relative to Oceanic Crust

Question 46

Question 46

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Seismic P-waves _____ through continental crust relative to oceanic crust.


A) travel faster
B) travel slower
C) stay the same velocity
D) are refracted
E) are reflected

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