Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

At a particular location, the measured gravitational force differs from its expected value. Which one of the following is the most appropriate inference?

  1. The difference is a gravity anomaly that can indicate uneven distribution of mass within the Earth’s crust.
  2. The difference proves that the outer core beneath the location is solid.
  3. The difference provides a direct sample of material from the Earth’s mantle.
  4. The difference measures only the distribution of magnetic minerals in the crust.
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