Which of the Following Is Not a Reason That Temperature

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason that temperature increases with depth?

• A) The outer surface of the planet cools by radiating heat.
• B) Denser inner rock types hold more heat than less dense crustal rocks.
• C) Heat conducts outward from the core into the lower mantle.
• D) Rocks heat up when pressure increases.

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