Question

earthquakes produce different types of seismic waves that travel through Earth. the speed of these waves and the paths they take give geologists clues about the structure of the planet's interior. compare and contrast the paths that p-waves and s-waves take through earth. how do you think this information helps geologists understand earth's interior?

Answer 1

(SF Table 7.1).

Step-by-step explanation:

through any medium and that travel slower through solid medium only?

For example, the denser a material is, the faster a seismic wave travels (SF Table 7.1). P waves can travel through liquid and solids and gases, while S waves only travel through solids. Scientists use this information to help them determine the structure of Earth.