The largest layer (by volume) of Earth, ____, is composed primarily of _____.

a. the mantle; iron and nickel alloy

b. the crust; peridotite

c. the mantle; peridotite

d. the crust; quartz

e. the core; iron and nickel alloy


c. the mantle; periodtite

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