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ereecah

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Why is conduction not an efficient way to move heat through most of the Earth?
 
  A) Radioactive decay generates too much heat.
  B) Molecules are too far apart to transfer heat via that method.
  C) Rocks are poor conductors of heat.
  D) Radiation is the most efficient way to move heat through the interior.

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Which of the following materials would cause the greatest gravity anomaly?
 
  A) Quartz
  B) Water
  C) Granite
  D) Metallic ore


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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

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