Q146
The second zone of the interior of the earth extending from 30 kilometer to 2900 kilometer depth is:
A.
Earth Crust
B.
Mantle.
AnswerC.
Outer Core
D.
Inner Core
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The upper mantle begins at a depth of from 5 to 50 kilometers (3−30 miles) and extends to a depth of approximately 670 kilometers (400 miles) from the surface; the lower mantle extends from a depth of about 670 kilometers (400 miles) to about 2,900 kilometers (1,740 miles).