Asked by Landon Sharp
Which of the following layers is defined by its chemical composition?(1 point)
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inner core
inner core - no response given
asthenosphere
asthenosphere - no response given
lithosphere
lithosphere - incorrect
mantle
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inner core
inner core - no response given
asthenosphere
asthenosphere - no response given
lithosphere
lithosphere - incorrect
mantle
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The layer defined by its chemical composition is the **mantle**.
The inner core and outer core are primarily defined by their physical properties (solid vs. liquid), while the lithosphere and asthenosphere are defined by their mechanical properties. The mantle, however, is defined by its silicate mineral composition.
The inner core and outer core are primarily defined by their physical properties (solid vs. liquid), while the lithosphere and asthenosphere are defined by their mechanical properties. The mantle, however, is defined by its silicate mineral composition.
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