Tracking Earthquakes Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Which statement is correct about the inner core and mantle of the Earth? (1 point) Responses 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 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 is entirely solid. The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid. The mantle is entirely solid, while the inner core is entirely liquid. The mantle is entirely solid, while the inner core is entirely liquid. Skip to navigation

Answer 1

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

The Earth's mantle is primarily solid, but it can behave like a viscous fluid over long periods, while the inner core is composed of solid iron and nickel.