The list describes one of Earth's layers.

Question

Composed of iron and nickel
Contains both liquid and solid parts
Extremely hot

The list is describing
A.
the core because strong pressure and temperature create both liquid and solid parts.


B.
the core because weak pressure and temperature create a hot environment.


C.
the mantle because strong pressure and temperature create a hot environment.


D.
the mantle because weak pressure and temperature create both liquid and solid parts.

Answer 1

The list you provided describes:

• Composed of iron and nickel
• Contains both liquid and solid parts
• Extremely hot

This description matches the characteristics of the Earth's core, which is primarily composed of iron and nickel and consists of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core, with extremely high temperatures.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. the core because strong pressure and temperature create both liquid and solid parts.