The inner core is solid relative to the outer core because of
A)an increase in temperature with depth.
B)a decrease in temperature with depth.
C)an increase in pressure with depth.
D)a decrease in pressure with depth.

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The inner core is solid relative to the outer core primarily because of an increase in pressure with depth. The immense pressure at the depth of the inner core is sufficient to keep it in a solid state despite the high temperatures.

The Inner Core Is Solid Relative to the Outer Core