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10. On the generalized structure of the Earth figure, choose the letter of the layer that contains nonrenewable fossil fuels and minerals.

11. On the generalized structure of the Earth figure, choose the letter of the layer that is comprised of water, ice, and water vapor.

12. On the generalized structure of the Earth figure, choose the letter of the layer that is made up of the troposphere and the stratosphere.

13. On the generalized structure of the Earth figure, choose the letter of the layer that is composed of all of the Earth's ecosystems.

14. On the generalized structure of the Earth figure, choose the letter of the layer that consists of the Earth's crust and upper mantle.


10. ANS: E

11. ANS: B

12. ANS: C

13. ANS: D

14. ANS: A

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