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jayhills49

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on: Jul 29, 2018
An Earthquake occurs as
 
  A) seismic waves travel to Earth's surface.
  B) energy released from Earth's interior travels to Earth's surface.
  C) energy released at Earth's surface travels to Earth's interior.
  D) seismic waves travel to Earth's interior.
  E) energy released from Earth's interior travels in the form of seismic waves to Earth's surface.

Question 2

The speed of a seismic wave depends on
 
  A) the type of material it travels through.
  B) how far it has to travel.
  C) its amplitude.
  D) its frequency.


isabelt_18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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