Which of the Following Statements About Earth's Core Is Not

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Earth's core is not correct?

• A) It is composed primarily of iron.
• B) The inner core is believed to be liquid and the outer core solid.
• C) Scientists think the inner core formed before the outer core.
• D) A third of the Earth's entire mass, but only 1/6ᵗʰ of its volume lies in its core.

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