The Geotherm Is the Rate of Change of

question 31

Multiple Choice

The geotherm is the rate of change of

• A) pressure with depth in the Earth's interior.
• B) temperature with depth in the Earth's interior.
• C) temperature with altitude in the Earth's atmosphere.
• D) temperature with latitude on the Earth's surface.

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Definitions:

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Endorphins

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