The boundary between the core and the mantle is marked by great changes in ________.

A. density
B. seismic velocity
C. temperature
D. Both seismic velocity and density are correct.
E. Seismic velocity, density, and temperature are all correct.


Answer: E

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100 cms: ________________
500 cms: ________________
1000 cms: ________________
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