Which of the following statements about seismic waves is not true?
A)In a P-wave the material vibrates back and forth in the same direction as the direction of wave motion.
B)P-waves travel more rapidly than S-waves.
C)Both P-waves and S-waves travel readily through molten rock.
D)Seismic waves are reflected at boundaries between rock layers with different densities.

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Both P-waves and S-waves are refracted or bent as they pass through molten rock, and cannot travel through it easily. This makes seismic imaging and analysis difficult in areas with volcanic activity or magma chambers.

Which of the Following Statements About Seismic Waves Is Not