Asked by Jonathan Forrester on Sep 30, 2024
The geothermal gradient is the:
A) increase of the Earth's temperature with increase in depth
B) increase of the Earth's temperature on the surface as the Sun rises
C) decrease of the Earth's temperature with increase of depth
D) decrease of the Earth's temperature on the surface as the Sun sets
Geothermal Gradient
The rate at which temperature increases with depth into the subsurface.
- Elucidate the concept of the geothermal gradient and its impact on the temperature alterations accompanying depth progression in the Earth.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the concept of the geothermal gradient and its impact on the temperature alterations accompanying depth progression in the Earth.
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