The Temperature Within the Earth ________ with Depth Because Rocks

question 98

Multiple Choice

The temperature within the Earth ________ with depth because rocks are poor conductors of heat and they contain small amounts of radioactive elements that generate heat.This gradual change in temperature with depth is called the ________.

• A)increases, conductivity barrier
• B)decreases, crustal thermocline
• C)increases, geothermal gradient
• D)increases, melting profile

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Definitions:

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the heart atria that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance by affecting water and sodium excretion.

Urine Output

The volume of urine excreted by the kidneys over a given period of time, an important indicator of kidney function.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, essential for maintaining the flow of blood throughout the body.

Peristaltic Contractions

A series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.