This is called species richness
The thin outermost layer of the solid Earth is called the crust. The correct option among all the options given in the question is the second option. The crust actually accounts for less than 1 percent of the volume of the Earth. The Earth can actually be divided into four parts and they are crust, mantle, outer core and inner core.
Answer: Most likely B, Cost and time.
If I was transporting goods, I wouldn't want to pay more than I need to.
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QUESTION: Suppose you were given a rock from near the surface of the seafloor in the Gulf of Mexico. Chances are that this rock will be of what type?
ANSWER: SEDIMENTARY