is why the earth's interior is layered

The inner core is solid, the outer core is liquid, and the mantle is solid/plastic. This is due to the relative melting points of the different layers (nickel–iron core, silicate crust and mantle) and the increase in temperature and pressure as depth increases.

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d. platinum would have the greatest temperature increase because it has the lowest specific heat.