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antoniya [11.8K]
4 years ago
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How did scientists determine earths layers?

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Hatshy [7]4 years ago
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Scientists<span> can tell by observing the seismic waves that are recorded all over the surface of the </span>earth<span> from distant earthquakes. The seismic waves are reflected (bounced off) </span>layers<span> of different density, and they are refracted (bent) when they enter </span>layers<span> of different density.</span>
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