earth’s inner core is solid because of _____. a. its great diameter b. immense pressure c. the composition of its rock d. extreme temperatures
b. immense pressure
Although the inner core of earth has an immense temperature, yet the immense pressure present there keeps the core in solid form because a higher temperature with a high pressure is the evidence of elements like nickel and iron. It is composed of an iron–nickel alloy and some other elements which are in solid form.