why do scientists feel the heaviest material sank to the center of earth?

A. as the earth cooled, all of the materials formed in the crust
B. as the earth cooled, the lighter materials settled to the bottom and the heavier materials rose to the top
C. as the earth cooled, the heavier materials settled to the bottom and the lighter materials rose to the top
D. as the earth cooled, the material crumbled

C. as the earth cooled, the heavier materials settled to the bottom and the lighter materials rose to the top