Question

1) Explain why no P-waves are received on the area labelled "Shadow Zone"

2) Explain what causes seismic waves to travel along curved paths instead of straight lines.

3) What is the relationship between rock density and the velocity of the seismic waves?

4) Is the Shadow Zone always in the same location on Earth? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Explain why no P-waves are received on the area labelled "Shadow Zone"

2) Explain what causes seismic waves to travel along curved paths instead of straight lines.

3) What is the relationship between rock density and the velocity of the seismic waves?

4) Is the Shadow Zone always in the same location on Earth? Explain.