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What makes the core of the Earth denser than the mantle?

a. because the inner core is solid, and the mantle is semi-solid
b. because the core is metallic iron and nickel which are denser than the materials than in the mantle
c. because the mantle isn't as hot as the core

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The answer is letter b
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Answer:

because the core is metallic iron and nickle which are denser than the material than in the mantle

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