Question
Scientists used seismic data from S waves to determine that the _____ is _______.
a
Inner core; solid
b
Outer core; solid
c
Outer core, liquid
d
Inner core; liquid
a
Inner core; solid
b
Outer core; solid
c
Outer core, liquid
d
Inner core; liquid
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **c. Outer core; liquid**.
Scientists have determined through seismic data, particularly from S waves (which cannot travel through liquids), that the outer core is in a liquid state. S waves do not pass through the outer core, indicating its liquid nature, while they do travel through the solid inner core.
Scientists have determined through seismic data, particularly from S waves (which cannot travel through liquids), that the outer core is in a liquid state. S waves do not pass through the outer core, indicating its liquid nature, while they do travel through the solid inner core.