Question

a geologist is studying another planet. she wants to make a compositional and a structural model of the planets interior. T o do this she needs to design investigations to answer a number of scientific questions for each question, state whether the answer will help develop a compositional model, structural model or both

Answer 1

Answer:

Is there a magnetic field?

both

What is the average density of the planet?

both

At what depths do seismic waves reflect?

structural

Does the magnetic field change over time?

both

What rock types are found on the surface?

compositional

What speed do seismic waves travel through different layers?

both

Explanation:

Questions about Earth’s magnetic field, average density, and the velocity of seismic waves will provide evidence for both models. The depths from which seismic waves reflect will inform structural models. The types of rock found on the surface will inform compositional models.