How do seismic waves help scientists understand Earth's layers? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

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Scientists can observe which seismic waves change the composition of the layers they pass through.
Scientists can observe which seismic waves change the composition of the layers they pass through.

Scientists can observe how seismic waves change speeds when passing through different layers.
Scientists can observe how seismic waves change speeds when passing through different layers.

Scientists can observe how seismic waves multiply when passing through different layers.
Scientists can observe how seismic waves multiply when passing through different layers.

Scientists can observe which seismic waves cannot pass through certain layers.
Scientists can observe which seismic waves cannot pass through certain layers.

Scientists can generate seismic waves in order to observe their paths through Earth.
Scientists can generate seismic waves in order to observe their paths through Earth.

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. Scientists can observe how seismic waves change speeds when passing through different layers.
2. Scientists can observe which seismic waves cannot pass through certain layers.

These observations help scientists determine the properties and composition of Earth's layers, as different materials affect the speed and behavior of seismic waves in distinct ways.