Since Much of Our Knowledge of Earth's Interior Is Inferred

question 47

Essay

Since much of our knowledge of Earth's interior is inferred from the behavior of seismic waves and not actual samples, what are some of the assumptions that are made in order for our models to be correct? (Hint: Think of earth materials, physical and chemical parameters, etc.)

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