7.1-Earth's Interior - 1

What does a geologist study?

• Stars and planets

• The Earth's atmosphere

• Earth or Earth's interior

• Human history

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What are the two types of evidence used by geologists?

• Fossils and rocks

• Sediments and minerals

• Direct evidence and indirect evidence

• Soil samples and seismic waves

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What constitutes direct evidence for geologists?

• Evidence from seismic waves

• Evidence from oxygen

• Evidence from rock samples

• Evidence from plants

What type of evidence do seismic waves provide?

• Direct evidence

• Indirect evidence

• Fossil evidence

• Mineral evidence

Approximately how deep do geologists dig for rock samples?

• 1.2 km

• 5.6 km

• 12.3 km

• 20 km

What do earthquakes produce that helps geologists gather information?

• Volcanoes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Seismic waves

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What do the paths of seismic waves reveal about rocks?

• Their beauty

• Their weight

• Their make-up and forms

• Their location