Question

Some meteorites are made of iron and nickel and are thought to be very similar to what part of the earth?

Answer 1

core

Scientists study meteorites to learn about Earths interior. Meteorites formed in the early solar system. These objects represent early solar system materials. Some meteorites are made of iron and nickel. They are thought to be very similar to Earth's core   Figure below  . An iron meteorite is the closest thing to a sample of the core that scientists can hold in their hands!.