How is the outer core of the earth?

Liquid

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Solid

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Both A & B

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Liquid
The outer core of the Earth is a fluid layer about 2,300 km (1,400 mi) thick and composed of mostly iron and nickel that lies above Earth's solid inner core and below its mantle.

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The outermost layer of the earth is called
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