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What is the thickness of the Earth's mantle?

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106 km
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785 km
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1543 km
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2900 km
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Solution

The correct option is D 2900 km
The mantle of the Earth is about 2,900 km thick, and makes up 84% of Earth’s total volume. The crust of the Earth seems thin and minuscule in comparison to its mantle.

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