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PLANETARY INTERIORS
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Question
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As depth within the Earth’s interior increases, the
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density, temperature, and pressure decrease
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density, temperature, and pressure increase
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density and temperature decrease, but pressure increases
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density decreases, but temperature and pressure increase
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is The temperature rises with increasing depth. Temperature Variation: The temperature inside the earth increases with increase in depth. But the rate of increase in a temperature beneath the surface decreases towards the centre.
Detailed explanation-2: -Moreover, as the depth increases inside Earth, the presence of hot objects (magma, lava, rocks) increase, which increases the temperature.
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