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jenna1

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Which layer of Earth makes up more than 82 percent of the volume of the planet?
 
  A) Outer core
  B) Crust
  C) Mantle
  D) Inner core

Question 2

The ________ is a seismic boundary between the crust and the mantle where there is a dramatic increase in seismic wave velocity.
 
  A) Schrodinger discontinuity
  B) Greenschist facies
  C) Low-velocity pathway
  D) Moho boundary


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FergA

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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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