are a form of energy that travels through or across Earth and helps scientists infer what is inside Earth. They are considered evidence of Earth’s interior.

Seismic waves are vibrations that travel through Earth or along its surface. Scientists study how these waves move and change to infer the structure of Earth’s interior, so “Seismic waves” is the correct choice. Epicenters are locations on Earth’s surface, not traveling energy.

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