Knowledge of Earth's interior is mostly derived from
A)direct sampling of the interior using deep-test wells.
B)work in Earth's deepest caverns and caves.
C)indirect evidence involving the analysis of seismic waves.
D)historic and prehistoric records.
E)analysis of exposed materials from geologic uplifting events and volcanic eruptions.

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Indirect evidence involving the analysis of seismic waves is the most widely used method to study Earth's interior. Seismic waves generated by earthquakes and human-made sources provide valuable information about the structure and composition of Earth's layers. Other methods, such as deep-test wells and analysis of exposed materials, can provide some additional information, but they are limited in their scope and applicability compared to seismic studies.

Knowledge of Earth's Interior Is Mostly Derived from