Question
Which factor is NOT believed to be the source of Earth's internal heat energy. That is
Responses
A convection cells.convection cells.
B extraterrestrial impacts.extraterrestrial impacts.
C radioactive decay of isotopes.radioactive decay of isotopes.
D gravitational contraction of Earth's interior.
Responses
A convection cells.convection cells.
B extraterrestrial impacts.extraterrestrial impacts.
C radioactive decay of isotopes.radioactive decay of isotopes.
D gravitational contraction of Earth's interior.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A factor that is NOT believed to be a source of Earth's internal heat energy is:
A) convection cells.
Convection cells are a result of heat transfer within the Earth's mantle, rather than a source of heat. The other options (extraterrestrial impacts, radioactive decay of isotopes, and gravitational contraction of Earth's interior) are all considered sources of Earth's internal heat.
A) convection cells.
Convection cells are a result of heat transfer within the Earth's mantle, rather than a source of heat. The other options (extraterrestrial impacts, radioactive decay of isotopes, and gravitational contraction of Earth's interior) are all considered sources of Earth's internal heat.