The characteristics of two layers of earth’s crust are listed. layer a: hard, rigid outermost layer of earth layer b: "plastic" layer containing the mesosphere which statement is true? layer a is the crust and layer b is the mantle. layer a is the mantle and layer b is the crust. layer a is the outer core and layer b is the inner core. layer a is the inner core and layer b is the outer core.

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.