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Where is the Wiechert-Gutenburg discontinuity located

between the mantle and the core..

Which part of Earth is completely plasticized

The outer core of the Earth is completely plasticized.

Which area indicates a dramatic decrease in material density inside the Earth

Wiechert-Gutenburg Discontinuity

Which of these is not a primary component of Earth's mantle

Nickel

What is the term fresh water refers to water with low

salt

What includes visible landforms

lithosphere

The continental crust is formed primarily of which type of rock

Granitic

The Mantle comprises what percentage of the earths mass

The Mantle takes up 84% of the Earth's mass.

What type of balance is illustrated here Asymmetrical balance Symmetrical balance Radial balance

SYMMERTRICAL BALANCE

Pangea broke apart and the land masses drifting creating a process called

Continental drift.

Based on seismographic testing the inner core is believed to be

Based on seismographic testing, the inner core is believed to be _____.

Based on seismographic testing, the inner core is believed to be solid.

In which region of the Earth's interior does the heat increase to the point that rocks can begin to melt

In which region of the Earth's interior does the heat increase to the point that rocks can begin to melt?

What layer of the Earth's crust that is not covered by ocean water is called the

continental crust

Which is thicker continental crust or oceanic crust

Continental crust A+

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