Multiple choice

At the core of the earth, the temperature is estimated to be around

  1. 1,000oC

  2. 1,275oC

  3. 5,430oC

  4. 4,655oC

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Explanation

The temperature at Earth's core is estimated to be approximately 5,430°C, similar to the surface of the Sun. This extreme heat is primarily due to: (1) residual heat from Earth's formation (accretion and differentiation), (2) heat from radioactive decay of elements like uranium, thorium, and potassium, and (3) latent heat from solidification of the inner core.