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QuizMultiple Choice

Earth's Interior

Question 6 of 10 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

Why is Earth's outer core hotter than Earth’s oceanic crust?

Answer
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Earth’s oceanic crust is denser than Earth’s outer core is.
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Earth’s oceanic crust has lava flowing from the mantle.
E
Earth’s outer core has a composition of solid iron and nickel.
E
Earth’s outer core is deeper within Earth than oceanic crust is.
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