Why Is Earth's Interior Layered

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why is Earth's interior layered?

• A)Centrifugal force separated out the materials based on weight as Earth solidified.
• B)Materials became sorted based on density as Earth solidified.
• C)Materials became sorted based on electromagnetic fields as Earth solidified.
• D)Materials separated as Earth cooled and the lighter ones floated to the surface.

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