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Scientists study about the Earth's interior for many reasons. Some include knowing how the inner layers of the Earth work and act allows us to better predict the effects and locations of earthquakes and volcanoes. They also study more about its magnetic field, and long-term continental drift.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoDirect observation is not possible at this time due to the current state of technology. The pressure and heat that increase with depth would crush, deform, or melt any penetrating drilling device now in existence.
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∙ 9y agoScientists know about the earths interior indirectly using geophysical surveys such seismic surveys. This is important because by understanding the earths interior,we have knowledge about the processes that occur in the earth which result into mineral formation,natural hazards and formation of different landforms on earth.
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∙ 15y agoKnowing how the inner layers of the Earth work and act allows us to better predict the effects and locations of earthquakes and volcanoes, its magnetic field, and longterm continental drift.
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∙ 11y agoscientists believe what they do about Earth's interior because, they believe the theory of Alfred Wigner.
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∙ 16y agoThey can find out new things
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∙ 11y agoBecause they need study.
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How do scientists know about the structure of the earth's interior?
Because of the study of seismic waves from earthquakes
Which layer of earth releases 80 percent of the heat generated from earths interior?
I believe It's the earths mantle. But I'm not 100% positive!
What do geoligists use to map the earths interior?
bananas are eatin by the earths interior
What do scientists believe that is happening to the segments of earths crust?
it has been washed into the oceans as the continental crust has eroded.
Why many scientists believe earths climate may be getting increasingly warmer?
because by the reforstation and the deforstation
Why do you think scientists study earths interior?
why do you think scientists study earths interior?if you were a scientists ,will you undertake a study of the earths interior?
How did scientists learn about earths interior?
rocks and seismic waves
Which structural layer of earths interior have scientists concluded is liquid?
the mantle
What does the shadow zone tell scientists about Earths interior?
that the earth is going to end in 2 days
How do scientists know about the structure of the earth's interior?
Because of the study of seismic waves from earthquakes
How scientists learn about earths interior?
Scientists learn about the Earth's interior through the use of seismographs. Since seismic waves travel at various speeds when passing through different types of material, scientists will be able to formulate the conditions of the Earth's interior.
Is earths interior hot or cold?
The earths interior is cold
How does Scientists divide earths interior into the crust mantle and core based on?
Based on the materials that make up each layer
Which layer of earth releases 80 percent of the heat generated from earths interior?
I believe It's the earths mantle. But I'm not 100% positive!
Why do scientists believe that the inner core is the source of earths magnetic field?
because it has the hydro electric power to control the earths magnetic field
What do geoligists use to map the earths interior?
bananas are eatin by the earths interior
Why many scientists believe earths climate may be getting increasingly warmer?
because by the reforstation and the deforstation
