Practice mode Soil Science

What does the inner shell of the earth, beneath the crust, consist of?

Correct answer C. Silicate of Fe & Mg

Explanation

The mantle beneath the crust is made largely of iron and magnesium silicate minerals, such as olivine and pyroxene, forming dense ultramafic rock.

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