If Earth were uniform (homogenous) throughout, seismic waves would .
A) not travel from the site of an earthquake and stop at its origination point
B) bend as it moves from the earthquake site toward the center of Earth and then back to the surface
C) be reflected from the earthquake site after traveling half the distance to the center
D) radiate from the site of an earthquake in straight lines

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If Earth were uniform, seismic waves would travel in straight lines without bending or reflecting, as there would be no changes in material properties to cause refraction or reflection.

If Earth Were Uniform (Homogenous) Throughout, Seismic Waves Would