Using the Graph Below,why Is the Outer Core Liquid,but the Inner

question 5

Multiple Choice

Using the graph below,why is the outer core liquid,but the inner core solid?

• A)because the inner core is made of different material than the outer core
• B)because the temperature in the outer core is above melting
• C)because the inner core melts at a much higher temperature
• D)because the pressure on the inner core is much greater

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