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The Earth’s core is primarily made up of which two elements?
The Earth’s core is primarily made up of which two elements?
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Core = Iron + Nickel.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
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Solution and Explanation
The Earth's core is mainly composed of heavy elements—primarily iron and nickel—due to their high density.
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