The Average Temperature Increase in the Shallow Crust (The Geothermal

question 8

Multiple Choice

The average temperature increase in the shallow crust (the geothermal gradient) is about ______ degrees C per kilometer.

• A) 2
• B) 5
• C) 10
• D) 15
• E) 25

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