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What are some physical characteristics of the earths outer core?
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∙ 11y ago
The Outer Core is made up of a liquid iron and nickel alloy. This creates the earth's magnetic field. It is in a liquid form due to the intense heat given off by the inner core (which is 5500C due to the decay of radioactive elements such as uranium inside) It is roughly 2300 metres thick.
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What are the major layers of earths internal structure based on physical properties?
inner core outer core lower mantle upper mantle lithosphere
What are the earths layers of rock classified by?
Earth's layers classified by their composition and their physical properties.
Which is not part of earths interior?
outer core
Is the earths outer core made out of basalt or granite?
No. its the inner core!
What area of earths interior is molten?
The outer core
What is Difference between earths inner core and outer core?
The inner core Is solid and the outer core in liquid
What are the major layers of earths internal structure based on physical properties?
inner core outer core lower mantle upper mantle lithosphere
Is Earth's inner core surrounded by a liquid outer core?
Yes earths inner core is a dense ball of metal earths outer core is a layer of molten (melted) metal
What are the earths layers of rock classified by?
Earth's layers classified by their composition and their physical properties.
What layer is found directly above earths core?
Depends if your talking about the inner core or the outer core: Outer core or mantle.
What is the liquid layer of the earths core called?
The liquid layer of the Earth's core is called the outer core.
Is the earths outer core a cold liquid?
no
Which is not part of earths interior?
outer core
What are the parts of the earths core?
The solid inner and liquid outer core.
Is the earths outer core made out of basalt or granite?
No. its the inner core!
Does the outer core cover earths surface?
No the crust covers earths surface
What color is the earths outer core?
no one knows
