Why is the inner core SOLID even though it is hot enough to melt? A) because of the iron and nickel B) because of the altitude C) because of the temperature D) because of the pressure

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Why is the inner core SOLID even though it is hot enough to melt?

A) because of the iron and nickel
B) because of the altitude
C) because of the temperature
D) because of the pressure

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because of pressure maybe

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