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The velocity of the seismic waves ______ with the change of the medium of travel. - Geography

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The velocity of the seismic waves ______ with the change of the medium of travel.

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  • Increase

  • Decrease

  • Both increase and decrease

  • No change

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Solution

The velocity of the seismic waves both increase and decrease with the change of the medium of travel.

Explanation:

The velocity of seismic waves changes with the medium they travel through. It can increase or decrease depending on the properties such as density and elasticity of the medium. Thus, seismic wave velocity varies with different layers inside the earth.

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Chapter 4: Structure of the Earth - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 36]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 4 Structure of the Earth
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A 5. | Page 36
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