When rocks are exposed to intense heat, which of the following layers start to contract the fastest?

Inner layers

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Outer layers

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Layers don't contract

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Outer layers
When rocks are exposed to intense heat, the outer layers contract faster than the inner layers. During the day, they expand and during the night, they shrink. So, they contract faster.

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