Multiple choice general knowledge

Inside the earth it gets 3 degrees hotter every ---m further down.

  1. 90

  2. 95

  3. 100

  4. 105
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth's temperature increases with depth at a fairly constant rate called the geothermal gradient. On average, the temperature rises approximately 3°C for every 100 meters of depth. This is consistent across most of the Earth's crust.

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