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Depth of the mantle extends up to a depth of _____ below the surface of the earth.

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2,200 km
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2,500 km
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2,400 km
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2,900 km
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Solution

The correct option is D 2,900 km
The second layer of the earth is called the mantle. It lies below the crust. It extends up to a depth of 2,900 km.

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