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Lobcity

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The sustained heat within the Earth's interior is attributed to:
 A) Radioactive Decay
  B) Conduction
  C) Convection
  D) Isostatic Equilibrium

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If P and S waves were to travel at the same constant speeds, what could be inferred about the Earth's interior?
 A) The interior is density stratified.
  B) The interior is liquid.
  C) The interior is homogenous.
  D) None of these choices


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Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply #2 on: Aug 22, 2018
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