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What was the main reason scientists divided Earth's core into an outer core and an inner core?

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Answer:The inner core is solid, the outer core is liquid, and the mantle is solid/plastic. This is due to the relative melting points of the different layers (nickel–iron core, silicate crust and mantle) and the increase in temperature and pressure as depth increases.

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The main reason scientist divided Earth's core into outer core and inner core is due to the relative melting points of the different layers (nickel–iron core, silicate crust and mantle) and the increase in temperature and pressure with depth

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