Question

Question

Which statement is correct about the inner core and mantle of the Earth? (1 point)
Responses

The mantle is entirely solid, while the inner core is entirely liquid.
The mantle is entirely solid, while the inner core is entirely liquid.

The mantle is entirely liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.
The mantle is entirely liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.

The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core in entirely liquid.
The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core in entirely liquid.

The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.

The mantle contains both solid rock and partially molten rock, making it behave like a viscous fluid over long periods. The inner core, on the other hand, is solid due to the immense pressure at that depth, despite the high temperatures.