Which techniques can scientists use to determine the characteristics of Earth's layers? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

examine the behavior of minerals at extremely low temperatures
examine the behavior of minerals at extremely low temperatures

conduct experiments about how minerals change under high pressure
conduct experiments about how minerals change under high pressure

use X-rays to obtain a view of Earth's interior layers
use X-rays to obtain a view of Earth's interior layers

drill deep mines to obtain samples from Earth's mantle and core
drill deep mines to obtain samples from Earth's mantle and core

study how seismic waves travel through different layers

Answer 1

The two correct answers that scientists can use to determine the characteristics of Earth's layers are:

1. Conduct experiments about how minerals change under high pressure.
2. Study how seismic waves travel through different layers.

These methods provide valuable insights into the composition and behavior of Earth's layers.