Which of the following statements correctly describes the mantle of Earth?
A) Molten iron
B) Molten rock
C) Solid rock that is hot enough to become semi-molten in its upper layers and able to flow
D) Solid,immovable,but smooth rock on which the crustal plates can slide

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The mantle of Earth is a layer of solid rock that is hot enough to become semi-molten in its upper layers and able to flow. It is not molten iron (A) or molten rock (B), and it is not smooth and immovable like option D suggests.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Mantle of Earth