What causes the mantle low-velocity zone?

What will be an ideal response?


The mantle low-velocity zone is caused by a squishy, less rigid nature that is caused by the rocks being close to their melting temperature.

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A) pedons. B) soil horizons. C) polypedons. D) soil profiles.

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Name two source regions of mP air masses

What will be an ideal response?

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Which country has experienced persistent industrial decline?

A) Germany B) Japan C) Great Britain D) Belgium E) Netherlands

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Geologically speaking, the continents began forming relatively recently

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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