Which of the following can occur when seismic waves encounter a layer in Earth's interior?
A) reflection and/or refraction,only
B) absorption,only
C) change in speed,only
D) reflection,refraction,absorption,and change in speed
E) seismic waves cannot penetrate below the crust of Earth
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