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    Exam 9: Earthquakes and Earthapos;s Interior
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    The Composition of the Mantle Is Primarily ____
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The Composition of the Mantle Is Primarily ____

Question 40

Question 40

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The composition of the mantle is primarily ____.


A) peridotite
B) basalt
C) granite
D) iron
E) gabbro

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