Differentiation of the Core from the Mantle Early in Earth's

question 9

Multiple Choice

Differentiation of the core from the mantle early in Earth's history was possible because the planet was ________ at the time.

• A)very cold
• B)very hot
• C)very small
• D)the only planet in the solar system

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

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Demand Curves

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Marginal Utility Data

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