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What force causes the Earth's solid inner core to be solid despite its high temperature?
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Magnetic repulsion
Quiz Options
- Magnetic repulsion
- Enormous pressure
- Gravitational pull from the moon
- Nuclear reactions
Explanation & Context
The immense pressure at the Earth's center raises the melting point of iron and nickel to such an extent that the inner core remains solid.
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