Seismic refraction is caused by a. seismic waves bending. b. a change in velocity of seismic waves. c. sharp rock boundaries. d. all of the above. e. a and b.   The boundary that separates the crust from the mantle is called the a. lithosphere. b. asthenosphere. c. Mohorovi?ci´ c discontinuity. d. none of the preceding.

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Seismic refraction is caused by

a. seismic waves bending.

b. a change in velocity of seismic waves.

c. sharp rock boundaries.

d. all of the above.

e. a and b.

 

The boundary that separates the crust from the mantle is called the

a. lithosphere.

b. asthenosphere.

c. Mohorovi?ci´

c discontinuity.

d. none of the preceding.

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