During a journey to the center of the Earth,one would experience temperature ________.
A)and pressure both increasing
B)and pressure both decreasing
C)increasing,but pressure staying nearly the same
D)remaining remarkably constant,but pressure increasing

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As one goes towards the center of the Earth, both temperature and pressure increase. This is because the Earth's interior is heated by the radioactive decay of elements and the pressure increases due to the weight of the rock and material above. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

During a Journey to the Center of the Earth,one Would