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The Earth's layer with plastic-like behavior is the
 
  A) mantle.
  B) crust.
  C) inner core.
  D) outer core.

Question 2

The outer core is thought to be molten because it
 
  A) is denser than the inner core.
  B) will not transmit P-waves.
  C) is made of iron and nickel.
  D) will not transmit S-waves.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

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Answer: D





 

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