If metals are the heaviest solids, in which layer of the Earth would they mostly be located?
A) oceanic crust
B) continental crust
C) mantle
D) core

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Metals are the heaviest solids and are therefore most likely to be located in the Earth's core, which is primarily made up of iron and nickel. The mantle is composed of silicate minerals and the crust (both oceanic and continental) is composed of lighter rocks such as granite and basalt.

If Metals Are the Heaviest Solids, in Which Layer of the Earth