The Temperature of Earth's Interior

question 52

Multiple Choice

The temperature of Earth's interior

• A)increases with depth so the hottest temperatures are found within Earth's core.
• B)decreases with depth so the hottest temperatures are found within Earth's crust.
• C)decreases in the crust,increases in the mantle,decreases in the outer core,and increases in the inner core.
• D)increases in the crust,decreases in the mantle,increases in the outer core,and decreases in the inner core.
• E)is variable throughout and dependent on the location of and distance from hot spots.

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