The inner core is solid because
A. pressure from the weight of the surrounding layers prevents the inner core from melting.
B. it is composed of iron and nickel.
C. the surrounding outer layers act as a blanket to insulate the core.
D. None of these, for the inner core is not solid, but liquid.
Answer: A
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