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Liquid part of the earth is called?

The liquid part of the Earth is called the outer core, which is a layer beneath the Earth's mantle. It is composed mainly of iron and nickel in a liquid state. The movement of this liquid outer core is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field.


Is earth an inner planet or outer planet and why?

Earth is an inner planet because it is located within the asteroid belt in our solar system. Inner planets are typically small, rocky, and have solid surfaces, whereas outer planets are larger gas giants located beyond the asteroid belt.


What is the most outer solid portion of the planet earth called?

The most outer solid portion of the Earth is called the crust. It is the Earth's thin, outermost layer and is divided into several large and small tectonic plates.


What makes the inner planets different from the outer planets?

The inner planets are small and rocky, the outer planets are much larger and have no solid surface, they are called the gas giants.


Is earth a big or small planet-?

The Earth is considered to be a big planet. In contrast, the Earth Venus is smaller then the Earth and Neptune is considered larger.


What is earth's outer layer?

Earth's outer layer is called the crust. It is composed of solid rock that includes both continental and oceanic crust. The crust is the thinnest layer of Earth, making up only a very small percentage of the planet's total volume.


Is the core of the Earth solid or liquid?

The core of the Earth is mostly made up of solid iron and nickel, with a small liquid outer core surrounding it.


Is earth smaller than a meteoroid?

No, Earth is much larger than a typical meteoroid. Meteoroids are small rocky or metallic bodies that are typically no larger than a meter in size, whereas Earth's diameter is about 12,742 kilometers.


Which is larger the moon or the sun?

Saturn - It is larger than both the earth and the moon


What are some physical properties of an inner planet?

The four inner planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars - are small (compared to the other four), and rocky. They have a solid surface. In contrast, the outer planets are several times larger, and they are gas giants - no surface on which you might stand.


Are inner planets large or small?

The inner, or Terrestrial planets are very small in comparison to the outer, or Jovian planets. The smallest Jovian planet, Uranus, is 14.5 times larger than the largest Terrestrial planet, Earth.


Why does planet mercury do not have a lithosphere?

Mercury does have a lithosphere, which is the outer solid shell of the planet. However, the lithosphere on Mercury is relatively thin compared to Earth's. This is because Mercury has a larger proportion of its volume made up of its iron core, causing its lithosphere to be thinner.