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pragya sharda

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Which process does not heat the inside of Earth?
 
  A) radioactive decay of elements in the mantle and crust
  B) crystallization of iron in the core
  C) pressure applied by the weight of oceans
  D) volcanic action

Question 2

A student concludes, The transition zone is where minerals change from peridotite in the upper mantle to higher-pressure minerals by reconfiguration of atoms. Evaluate this statement.
 
  A) It is true.
  B) It is false. The transition zone is a place where mineral composition changes completely.
  C) It is false. The transition zone is a place of higher density and pressure that interrupts the velocity of seismic waves.
  D) It is true, except the minerals change from basalt to peridotite.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

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Answer: A





 

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