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Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.02 MC)

Scientists have discovered that the inner core of Earth is a solid while the outer core is a liquid. What is the cause of this observation?

The outer core has a higher temperature and more pressure than the inner core
The outer core has a lower temperature and lower pressure than the inner core
The inner core has a lower temperature and higher pressure than the outer core
The inner core has a higher temperature and lower pressure than the outer core

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The answer is B and C these are both true because the outer core has a cooler temperature which makes it a solid rock, and the inner core has a higher temperature which makes it hot lava.
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your answer is: B. C. The outer core has a lower tempature and lower pressure than the inner core. Explanation: I have took the test but its been a while. so im sorry if this is wrong too.

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