Rock deep within the Earth is _____ and ______.
A) hot; heat flows inward toward Earth's center.
B) cool; heat flows in toward Earth's center
C) hot; heat flows out toward Earth's surface
D) the same temperature throughout the earth; heat flow is not an important consideration
E) unknown; we can only guess about conditions there

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The rock deep within the Earth is hot, and heat flows out toward Earth's surface. This is evidenced by volcanic eruptions, which occur when magma (molten rock) from deep within the Earth reaches the surface, indicating that heat is being transferred from the Earth's interior to the surface.

Rock Deep Within the Earth Is _____ and ______

Rock Deep Within the Earth Is _ and __