Question

The shadow zone exists because

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being bent (refracted) by the liquid core.

Answer 2

The Shadow Zone is resulted from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being refracted (bent) by the liquid core.