Multiple Choice
Among the reasons why the earth's core is believed to consist mainly of molten iron is (are)
A) the density of iron.
B) the electrical conductivity of iron.
C) the relative abundance of iron in the universe.
D) that earthquake S waves do not pass through the core.
E) All of the above
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