« previous next »

Author Question: Which seismic wave(s) would be most useful in determining the extent and thickness of the Earth's ... (Read 28 times)

vicky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which seismic wave(s) would be most useful in determining the extent and thickness of the Earth's interior layers?
 
  A) P waves
  B) P and S waves
  C) S waves
  D) Surface waves

Question 2

As of 2015, what was the deepest drill core yet taken that allowed scientists to study the Earth's interior?
 
  A) 7.6 km
  B) 12.3 km
  C) 15 km
  D) 50.5 km


Anna

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

Did you know?

The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Extent of agricultural activity across the planet (data from Foley et al. 2005). Extent of agricultural activity across the planet (data from Foley et al. 2005).
Mira as seen from the Earth Mira as seen from the Earth
Hints of Earth’s Early Appearance Hints of Earth’s Early Appearance
Earth’s history is divided into nested sets of time--eons, eras, periods, and epochs--and is called Earth’s history is divided into nested sets of time--eons, eras, periods, and epochs--and is called
Earth Atmosphere Earth Atmosphere
Determining Numerical Dates for Sedimentary Strata Determining Numerical Dates for Sedimentary Strata
Video: Fermentation pathways

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library