Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Mantle of Earth

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the mantle of Earth?

• A) Molten iron
• B) Molten rock
• C) Solid rock that is hot enough to become semi-molten in its upper layers and able to flow
• D) Solid,immovable,but smooth rock on which the crustal plates can slide

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Definitions:

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