Scientists know that the mantle is made of the rock peridotite because

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of evidence from seismic waves, heat flow, and meteorites.

it is commonly seen at Earth's surface.

it is ultrafelsic, which fits the density of the mantle.

All of the above

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of evidence from seismic waves, heat flow, and meteorites.
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