
Which element is the primary constituent of Earth's solid inner core?
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Get StartedWhich element is the primary constituent of Earth's solid inner core?
Options:
- Iron
- Nickel
- Oxygen
- Silicon
Correct answer: Iron
Explanation: Seismic data indicate Earth's inner core is mainly iron (with some nickel); the solid inner core sits beneath ~5150 km depth and has an approximate radius of 1,220 km.
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