Question

Which sentence provides evidence that heat travels from Earth’s mantle up to its crust?
A.
Earth’s atmosphere is warmer during the day than at night.
B.
Earth’s outer surface is cooler than its interior layers.
C.
Rocks and other objects on Earth’s surface heat up quickly in the afternoon sun.
D.
The core of Earth is solid, but the layer just beneath Earth's crust is molten.

Answer 1

Answer: If you use process or elimination you can conclude that A,C, and D are incorrect leaving you with B.

Explanation:

To prove A. wrong, night or day should'nt have an effect on the Earth's core.

To prove C. wrong, we are talking about the core, not the Sun.

To prove D. wrong, the Earth's center is not solid.