The Big Rock Mining company decides to build a mine shaft in South Africa that extends 3.5 km beneath Earth's surface. What approximate temperature would a person experience at the bottom of the mine shaft? (Hint: use the average accepted value for geothermal gradient.)
A. 88°C
B. 25°C
C. 110°C
D. 75°C
Answer: A
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