Earth's Geothermal Gradient Is the Rate of Temperature Change Incurred

question 43

Multiple Choice

Earth's geothermal gradient is the rate of temperature change incurred by

• A) increasing altitude in the atmosphere.
• B) increasing depth at ocean trenches.
• C) traversing from either pole toward the equator.
• D) traversing down into the Earth's interior.

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