A common misconception about earths upper mantle is that it is a thick shell of molten rock. Explain why earths mantle is actually solid under most conditions.

What is associated with mid-ocean ridges?

What did the pattern of earthquakes in the wadati-benioff seafloor zones show scientists? a.) earthquakes occur where the ocean floor reaches its highest temperatures. b.) many earthquakes take place 700 kilometers below the seafloor. c.) slabs of ocean floor return to the mantle in subduction zones. d.) ocean - trenches cause earthquakes.

The world wars of the twentieth century immediately led to a. the establishment of a communist bloc in eastern europe b. the urbanization of europe’s societies c. an emphasis on humanism d. an emphasis on ties to greek and roman societies select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d