Multiple Choice
Why do scientist refer to Earth's mantle as a plastic?
A) The mantle has the properties of a solid, but can flow under pressure.
B) The mantle has the mixed properties of a solid and a liquid.
C) The mantle frequently shifts between its states of matter.
D) The mantle is a softer solid as it approaches the core.
E) The mantle has the properties of a liquid, but is limited in its movement.
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