Which of the Following Statements About the Lower Mantle Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the lower mantle is NOT true?

• A) The rocks near the base of the lower mantle are more rigid than those near the top of the lower mantle.
• B) P waves reach a velocity of 13.6 kilometers per second at the base of the mantle.
• C) The rocks of the lower mantle are most likely magnesium silicates and oxides.
• D) The lower mantle is solid because its temperatures are lower than those in the asthenosphere.

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