Seismic waves carry energy through the Earth, but where does the energy in seismic waves come from
a. Gravity
b. Radioactivity.
c. It comes from the potential energy stored in compressed rock held in place through friction.
d. The heat energy inside Earth is converted to the energy carried by seismic waves.
Answer: c. It comes from the potential energy stored in compressed rock held in place through friction.
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