Match the Characteristic with the Most Closely Associated Earth Layer

question 84

Multiple Choice

Match the characteristic with the most closely associated earth layer.
-Mantle

• A)dense, hot, rich in iron and nickel
• B)granite or basalt
• C)magnesium - iron silicates

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Definitions:

Contrapositive

A logical statement derived by negating and swapping the hypothesis and conclusion of the original conditional statement. If the original statement is "If P, then Q," the contrapositive is "If not Q, then not P."

Hypothetical Proposition

A proposition or statement that is based on a hypothesis or an assumption rather than on known facts.

Antecedent

The “if” component in a hypothetical proposition.

Hypothetical Proposition

An assumption or proposition made for the sake of argument that explores consequences of its being true, regardless of its actual truth value.