An Inner Segment of the Earth Which Is Rigid, Dense

question 23

Multiple Choice

An inner segment of the Earth which is rigid, dense, and solid and lies directly beneath the Moho is called the ________.

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

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Definitions:

Ratio Scales

Measurement scales that have a true zero point and allow for comparisons of absolute magnitude; examples include height, weight, and duration.

Absolute Zero

The point at which there is a complete absence of heat, theoretically the lowest possible temperature, -273.15°C or 0K.

Quantitative Distinctions

Differences or characteristics that can be measured and expressed numerically, often used in research to classify or analyze data.

Measurement Scale

A system for assigning numbers to objects or events according to a set of rules, illustrating quantities or qualities.