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anjilletteb

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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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ju

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

anjilletteb

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Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018

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Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2018

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