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What is the speed of primary seismic waves as they travel through the Earth's crust?

A8 km/s

B9 km/s

C7 km/s

D6 km/s

Answer:

C. 7 km/s

Read Explanation:

  • Seismic waves are the waves that appear during an earthquake

  • The speed of primary seismic waves as they travel through the Earth's crust - 7 km/s

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ബാരിസ്ഫിയർ എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്നത് :

Which of the following statements are true about the Earth’s crust?

  1. Its thickness is uniform throughout.

  2. It is thickest under mountain ranges.

  3. The average density of oceanic crust is greater than continental crust.

Continental crust is made up of granite rock which contain of ................