Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
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What are seismic waves?

  • Vibrations caused by volcanic eruptions
  • Waves that travel through air
  • Special vibrations that travel along Earth's surface and interior (correct)
  • Waves that travel through space
  • What is the role of P-waves and S-waves in studying Earth's interior?

  • Creating earthquakes
  • Spreading volcanic eruptions
  • Generating tsunamis
  • Passing through Earth and providing information about its interior (correct)
  • How do seismic waves help seismologists?

  • By creating vibrations on the moon
  • By predicting volcanic eruptions
  • By generating earthquakes
  • By detecting and interpreting vibrations using sensors on Earth's surface (correct)
  • How is wave motion described in the text?

    <p>A disturbance that starts in one location and travels to set things in motion farther away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction do P-waves move?

    <p>Forward-and-backward motion using a spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scientists use seismic waves to study Earth's interior?

    <p>By making detailed models of Earth's interior based on how the waves behave as they pass through Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of books did Jules Verne write?

    <p>Science fiction books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Jules Verne's book 'Journey to the Center of the Earth', how did the main characters reach the center of the Earth?

    <p>They went down into a volcano in Iceland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do scientists today know that the events in 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' could never happen in real life?

    <p>Because they have studied Earth's interior and understand its structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far have scientists drilled into Earth's surface as mentioned in the text?

    <p>13 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way scientists study Earth's interior to gather information?

    <p>By analyzing seismic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate distance from Earth's surface to its center?

    <p>$6,400$ kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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