The Earth's Major Layers Formed Because ________

question 43

Multiple Choice

The earth's major layers formed because ________.

• A)the chemical composition of the solar nebula changed over time
• B)the earth was heated after its formation resulting in melting and redistribution of major chemical compositions
• C)radioactive decay caused materials to change over time and resulted in the layering
• D)the earth's mantle grew like a crystal forming around the earth's core but the crust was exposed to space and stayed more like the original material

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