Which Scientific Approach Gives the MOST Information About the Deep

question 183

Multiple Choice

Which scientific approach gives the MOST information about the deep interior of Earth?

• A) deep drilling of exploratory holes for science and mineral recovery (e.g., oil)
• B) study of lava flows from volcanoes
• C) measurement of cosmic neutrinos, which pass very easily through Earth
• D) worldwide measurement of low-frequency seismic waves produced by earthquakes

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