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renzo156

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on: Jul 15, 2018
What evidence do scientists use to estimate the density and composition of the core? What will be an ideal response?

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Why are the paths of seismic waves curved? What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The composition of the core is estimated by studying the composition of meteorites, information from
seismic waves, laboratory experiments, and Earth's density.



Answer to Question 2

Density and elasticity vary with depth, causing the waves to be continually refracted.


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