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Life and Earth's Crust

Question 9 • Environmental Science (2025-2026)

Which of the following is not true concerning the layers of the Earth?

Answer
A
The core is mostly composed of metals.
B
The mantle has both solid and liquid regions.
C
The layers of Earth are uniform in thickness.
D
The lithosphere includes both the crust and upper, solid mantle.

Explanation

Earth’s layers are not uniform in thickness: the crust is much thinner than the mantle and core. The core is mostly iron and nickel, the mantle contains solid rock as well as a partially molten region, and the lithosphere includes the crust and the rigid uppermost mantle. Therefore, “The layers of Earth are uniform in thickness” is not true.

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