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?

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

In which direction do P-waves move?

Forward-and-backward motion using a spring Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What type of books did Jules Verne write?

Science fiction books 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?

They went down into a volcano in Iceland 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?

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

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

13 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

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

By analyzing seismic waves Signup and view all the answers

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

$6,400$ kilometers Signup and view all the answers

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne

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Questions and Answers

What are seismic waves?

What is the role of P-waves and S-waves in studying Earth's interior?

How do seismic waves help seismologists?

How is wave motion described in the text?

In which direction do P-waves move?

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

What type of books did Jules Verne write?

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

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

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

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

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

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