What technology was used to determine if Airy's or Pratt's theory about mountain elevations was correct?
A) density measurements
B) seismic data
C) deep-drilling cores
D) lab analyses of composition of rock samples

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Seismic data was used to determine if Airy's or Pratt's theory about mountain elevations was correct. Seismic waves travel at different speeds through different types of rock, and by studying these differences, scientists can gain insight into the structure and composition of Earth's subsurface.

What Technology Was Used to Determine If Airy's or Pratt's