In the figure below,rocks at a depth of 300km will have associated pressures of about _______.

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At a depth of 300km, the pressure increases at a rate of approximately 330 MPa/km. Therefore, the pressure at a depth of 300km can be calculated as:
300 km x 330 MPa/km = 99,000 MPa or approximately 10,000 MPa. Therefore, the correct answer is D) 10,000mpa.

In the Figure Below,rocks at a Depth of 300km Will