How do the mass and the density of the mantle compare with the mass and density of Earth’s core?(1 point)

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The mantle’s mass is greater than the core’s mass, but with less density.
The mantle’s mass is greater than the core’s mass, but with less density.

The mantle’s mass is less than the core’s mass, but with greater density.
The mantle’s mass is less than the core’s mass, but with greater density.

The mantle’s mass and its density are less than that of the core.
The mantle’s mass and its density are less than that of the core.

The mantle’s mass and its density are greater than that of the

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The mantle’s mass and its density are less than that of the core.

The Earth's core is composed primarily of iron and nickel, which gives it a higher density than the mantle, which is made up of silicate minerals that are less dense. Additionally, the core has a greater mass relative to the mass of the mantle.