Seismic waves travel faster ________.
A)in materials that are more rigid or less compressible
B)deeper in Earth's interior
C)both of the above
D)none of the above

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Seismic waves travel faster in materials that are more rigid or less compressible because these materials can transmit the waves more efficiently. They also travel faster deeper in Earth's interior because the pressure is higher, making the materials more rigid and less compressible.

Seismic Waves Travel Faster ________