Why Do Scientist Refer to Earth's Mantle as a Plastic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why do scientist refer to Earth's mantle as a plastic?

• A) The mantle has the properties of a solid, but can flow under pressure.
• B) The mantle has the mixed properties of a solid and a liquid.
• C) The mantle frequently shifts between its states of matter.
• D) The mantle is a softer solid as it approaches the core.
• E) The mantle has the properties of a liquid, but is limited in its movement.

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