Which part of the Earth is exposed in the rocks at the core of the Troodos Mountains?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Rocks of the upper mantle
- Step 1: The ophiolite is a slice of ocean crust. Step 2. Deep rocks such as dunite and harzburgite near Mount Olympus come from the upper mantle. Answer: Rocks of the upper mantle. Why not the others: The outer core is far deeper; there are no glaciers; clay does not form the core.
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