Practice Lower Mantle (2.2.2.2) - Structure of the Earth

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Question 1.
What is the depth range of the lower mantle?
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Remember the starting and ending points of the depth range.
Question 2.
What are the primary components of the lower mantle?
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Think about the minerals we discussed.
3Question 3.
What is the depth range of the lower mantle?
- 5 km - 70 km
- 70 km - 700 km
- 700 km - 2900 km
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Focus on the information about depth levels.
4Question 4.
True or False: The lower mantle is composed entirely of molten material.
- True
- False
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Think about the state of materials under immense pressure.
Question 5.
Discuss how the characteristics and behavior of the lower mantle could influence surface geological features such as mountains and valleys.
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Consider the connection between plate movements and features on the Earth's crust.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of the lower mantle composition on the formation of natural resources like minerals.
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Think about how different materials in the mantle can rise and affect surface mining.

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