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Question
What is the difference between the inner and the outer core?
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Solution
Inner core
- The innermost layer of the Earth.
- A solid ball of iron and nickel.
- It has a radius of 1220 km.
Outer core
- Surrounds the inner core.
- Made of liquid iron and nickel.
- It has a radius of Approx. 2300 km.
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