The Earth's core was formed from ___________.
A) a massive nickle iron asteroid that was the nucleus upon which Earth condensed
B) the left over nickle and iron that would not fit into the earlier formed crust and mantle
C) high density radioactive carbon
D) molten iron and nickle that separated from silicates and sank due to its higher density

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The Earth's core was formed from molten iron and nickel that separated from silicates and sank towards the center of the Earth due to its higher density compared to the surrounding materials. This process occurred during the early stages of Earth's formation, as the planet was still hot and molten, allowing for the differentiation of materials based on density.

The Earth's Core Was Formed from ___________