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Davideckstein7

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Which of the following is not a reason that temperature increases with depth?
 
  A) The outer surface of the planet cools by radiating heat.
  B) Denser inner rock types hold more heat than less dense crustal rocks.
  C) Heat conducts outward from the core into the lower mantle.
  D) Rocks heat up when pressure increases.

Question 2

Two rock types that have been studied in the laboratory to determine likely temperatures at depth in the mantle are
 
  A) peridotite and olivine.
  B) diamond-bearing rocks and olivine.
  C) peridotite and diamond-bearing rocks.
  D) basalt and peridotite.



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huda

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




Davideckstein7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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