The driving distance from New York City to Denver, Colorado, is about 2850 km (1775 mi). If you were to tunnel into the Earth this same distance, where in Earth’s interior would you find yourself? CrustOceanicContinentalLithosphereUppermost mantleAsthenosphereUpper mantle- 100 km (62 mi)-250 km (155 mi)-LowermantleOuter coreInner core-600 km (370 mi).2900 km (1800 mi)-5150 km (3190 mi)6370 km (3950 mi)

Earth can be divided into layers according to its mechanical and compositional properties. Crust,…

Crust Oceanic Continental Lithosphere Uppermost mantle Asthenosphere Upper mantle - 100 km (62 mi) -250 km (155 mi)- Lower mantle Outer core Inner core -600 km (370 mi). 2900 km (1800 mi)- 5150 km (3190 mi) 6370 km (3950 mi)

Crust Oceanic Continental Lithosphere Uppermost mantle Asthenosphere Upper mantle - 100 km (62 mi) -250 km (155 mi)- Lower mantle Outer core Inner core -600 km (370 mi). 2900 km (1800 mi)- 5150 km (3190 mi) 6370 km (3950 mi)

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals

Section: Chapter Questions

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The driving distance from New York City to Denver, Colorado, is about 2850 km (1775 mi). If you were to tunnel into the Earth this same distance, where in Earth’s interior would you find yourself?