The mantle lies below the core. The mantle is composed of hot gases. The mantle lies between the core and the crust. The mantle temperature is lower than the crust temperature.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Each layer of Earth has different properties. Which statement best describes the mantle of Earth?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The mantle lies below the core.
- The mantle is composed of hot gases.
- The mantle lies between the core and the crust.
- The mantle temperature is lower than the crust temperature.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The mantle lies between the core and the crust.