The ________ is thought to be the only molten, metallic portion in the Earth's interior.
A)inner core
B)lithosphere
C)mantle
D)outer core

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The outer core is the only molten, metallic portion in the Earth's interior. The inner core is solid and metallic, the lithosphere is a rigid layer composed of the crust and uppermost part of the mantle, and the mantle is solid but capable of flow over long timescales.

The ________ Is Thought to Be the Only Molten, Metallic