Question

Which statement is correct about the inner core and mantle of the Earth?
A. The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.
B.
The mantle is entirely liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.
C.The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core in entirely liquid.
D.The mantle is entirely solid, while the inner core is entirely liquid

Answer 1

1.A.the mantle is both solid and liquid while the inner core is entirely solid.
2.A. inner core, mantle, and crust
3.A.Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
4.A. P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.
5.C. There is more likely to be an earthquake in a "highest hazard" location than in a "lowest hazard" location.