Question

A group of scientists studied seismic waves and observed that the waves were bent. Based on the scientists' observations, it can be concluded that the seismic waves may have

a
bent due to Earth's gravitational field

b
bent due to Earth's magnetic field

c
passed through the Earth's core

d
passed through the mantle

Answer 1

c) The seismic waves may have passed through the Earth’s core.

The observation of seismic waves being bent suggests that they have encountered different layers within the Earth. The bending occurs due to the varying densities and composition of these layers. Since the Earth’s core is one of the distinct layers, the bending of seismic waves indicates their passage through the core.