The Inner Core Is Solid Relative to the Outer Core

question 18

Multiple Choice

The inner core is solid relative to the outer core because of

• A)an increase in temperature with depth.
• B)a decrease in temperature with depth.
• C)an increase in pressure with depth.
• D)a decrease in pressure with depth.

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