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Interior of the Earth
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State the main evidences of the layered nature of the earth's structure.

Answer

The main evidences of the layered structure of the earth's interior are the changes in velocity and travel paths of various seismic waves.

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Some More Questions From Interior of the Earth Chapter

What is the total depth of the earth's crust ?

What is the radius of the earth ?

Which two processes are constantly shaping the landscape?

Which of the earthquake waves travels fastest ?

Which waves follow the circumference of the earth?

How do the rocks of the earth's mantle behave when subjected to the earthquake waves ?

 Name the direct sources of information about the interior of the earth

State the main evidences of the layered nature of the earth's structure.

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Describe the three types of earthquake waves.