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The outer core is less dense than which of Earth's layers? A. crust B. inner core C. lower mantle D. asthenosphere

User Balder
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I would say (B). Inner core.

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User Mateeeeeee
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The outer core is less dense than the B.)inner core. This because there is more pressure on the inner core resulting in a higher density. This increased pressure even makes it solid versus the liquid outer core.
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