Which Layer of Earth Is Composed Primarily of Peridotite,a Rock

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which layer of Earth is composed primarily of peridotite,a rock which is high in olivine,iron,magnesium,and silicates?

• A)inner core
• B)outer core
• C)crust
• D)upper mantle
• E)aesthenosphere

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