How we know about the Earth's Core Flashcards
1
Q
What are P-waves?
A
Waves that can travel through anything.
2
Q
What are S-waves?
A
Waves that can only travel through solids.
3
Q
How do we know that the Outer Core is liquid?
A
S-waves can’t travel through it, so it must be liquid.
4
Q
What is the Shadow Zone?
A
An area of the Earth’s surface where seismic waves cannot be detected.
