Which of the following statements about Earth's core is not correct?

A) The inner, despite being well above melting temperature, remains solid due to tremendous pressure of overlying materials.
B) Scientists think the inner core formed before the outer core.
C) It is composed primarily of iron.
D) The inner core is believed to be liquid and the outer core solid.
E) A third of the Earth's entire mass, but only 1/6th of its volume lies in its core.


D

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