The material of Earth's interior (See Figure 9-10 of Universe, 11th ed.) becomes molten at a certain depth below the surface. This depth is:
A) 5200 km.
B) 300 km.
C) This statement is erroneous, because nowhere is the interior molten.
D) 2900 km.
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