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Which of the following is responsible for about half of the heat generated by Earth's core?

A. Sunlight
B. Residual heat from Earth's formation
C. Radioactive decay of elements
D. Frictional heating

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C. Radioactive decay of elements

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C. Radioactive decay of elements is responsible for about half of the heat generated by Earth's core.

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