I’m a layer beneath your feet, where rocks and minerals meet. What am I that holds the Earth’s heat?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I’m sandwiched between the core and the crust.
Answer
The mantle
Explanation
The mantle is the thick layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core, containing magma and contributing to tectonic activity.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The mantle.
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