This seismic tomographic slice of Earth indicates the variations in S-wave speeds through the interior. Through which region will S waves move the fastest?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Farallon plate
C) Mid-Atlantic Ridge
D) Africa
Answer: D
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Bi ? 
Tl + ??
A. gamma ray
B. 
He
C. 
e
D. both A and B
E. none of the above
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