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RCMultiple Choice

Rocks and the Rock Cycle — Cumulative exam

Question 20 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which example is indirect evidence used to study Earth’s interior?

Answer
A
composition of minerals in a rock
B
age of a rock from within Earth
C
location of an earthquake’s epicenter
D
texture of different core samples

Explanation

Earth’s interior is studied indirectly by analyzing seismic waves produced by earthquakes. The waves’ arrival times at different locations help determine an earthquake’s epicenter, so “location of an earthquake’s epicenter” is the indirect-evidence example. Minerals and textures from rock or core samples are evidence gathered by examining material directly.

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