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    The Average Temperature Increase in the Shallow Crust (The Geothermal
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The Average Temperature Increase in the Shallow Crust (The Geothermal

Question 8

Question 8

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The average temperature increase in the shallow crust (the geothermal gradient) is about ______ degrees C per kilometer.


A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15
E) 25

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