In an Area Where the Temperature Increase with Depth Averages

question 90

Multiple Choice

In an area where the temperature increase with depth averages 20°C per kilometer, the temperature at a depth of 5 kilometers would be_______________.

• A) 200°C
• B) 50°C
• C) 20°C
• D) 100°C

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