The primary evidence that the outer core is molten is an abrupt

A) increase in the velocity of P-waves, but no increase in S-waves.
B) increase in the velocity of L-waves.
C) stop of S-wave propagation, and a decrease in P-wave velocity.
D) stop of P-wave propagation, and a decrease in S-wave velocity.


Answer: C

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