When compared to California, seismic energy in the eastern U.S. is transmitted ________.

A. less effectively because the earthquakes are smaller
B. less effectively in the younger, more solid rocks
C. more effectively in the older, more solid rocks
D. less effectively in the older, more solid rocks
E. more effectively in the younger, more solid rocks


Answer: C

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