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Depth of Mantle is ?

A3000 km

B3100 km

C2900 km

D2800 km

Answer:

C. 2900 km

Read Explanation:

  • The part of the Earth that is visible just below the crust - Mantle

  • Upper Mantle and Lower Mantle are the two types of Mantle

  • Depth of Mantle - 2900 kilometer

  • The lithosphere is cracking due to forces generated in the lower mantle.

  • This rifting causes the lithosphere to move.


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