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QuizMultiple Choice

Plate Tectonics

Question 6 of 10 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

Which statement explains the relationship between the density of a material and its movement in Earth’s interior?

Answer
A
Cooler materials move from Earth’s mantle to the lithosphere.
B
Cooler materials are highly dense, causing them to sink to the outer core.
C
Warmer materials sink to the mantle because their density slowly decreases.
D
Warmer materials have a high density, causing them to rise to Earth’s surface.
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