How are scientists able to study the interior of the Earth?
A) They study seismic waves that travel through the interior of the Earth.
B) They monitor the changes in the Earth magnetic field.
C) They drill down to individual layers of interest.
D) They use X-rays to map out the interior.

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Seismic waves generated by earthquakes travel through the Earth and are analyzed to understand the structure and composition of its interior, as they change speed and direction depending on the materials they pass through.

How Are Scientists Able to Study the Interior of the Earth