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The Average Geothermal Gradient Is Approximately

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Question 32

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The average geothermal gradient is approximately:


A) 10°—20°C per kilometer.
B) 40°—50°C per kilometer.
C) 20°—30°C per kilometer.
D) 30°—40°C per kilometer.

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