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Choose the correct statement:

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Seismic waves travel faster through less dense material.
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Seismic waves travel at one speed regardless of the density of the material.
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It is not possible to record the speed of seismic waves.
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Seismic waves travel faster through more dense material.
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Solution

The correct option is D Seismic waves travel faster through more dense material.
The denser the medium, the faster the velocity of wave. Therefore, seismic waves travel faster through more dense material.

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