Question

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How does the temperature of the Earth’s mantle compare to the other layers of the Earth? A) The mantle is hotter than the core. B) The mantle is hotter than the crust. C) The mantle is the same temperature as the core. D) The mantle is the same temperature as the crust.

Answer 1

B

The mantle is closer to the core which is the hottest layer. The crust is able to cool, because of no outer confining layer.