Which Layer of Earth Is a Very Hot, Dense, and Viscous

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which layer of Earth is a very hot, dense, and viscous liquid composed mostly of iron and nickel?

• A) outer core
• B) inner core
• C) asthenosphere
• D) lower  mantle

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Definitions:

Hydrocele

A fluid-filled sac around a testicle, often leading to swelling of the scrotum, usually painless and common in newborns.

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A condition where the foreskin of the penis cannot be pulled back over the glans penis, potentially requiring medical attention.

Parenchyma

The functional tissue in an organ, as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.

Condyloma

A wart-like growth on the genital or anal skin, often as a result of a sexually transmitted virus, such as human papillomavirus (HPV).