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structure of the earth:
- core:
- the core is the semi solid state.
- nickle and iron are found in abundance in this layer.this is called the inner core.
- the temperature is very high.
- it is approximately 5,000 degree Celsius.
- mantle:
- the core is surrounded by the mantle.
- 85% of the earth's minerals are found here.
- the entire layer consists of rocks in solid and semi solid state.
- the earth's outer crust is a thin layer.
- crust:
- the continents and oceans are found in this layer.
- the thickness of the earth's crust below the ocean is 5-10 km.
- the thickness of the crust varies 30-50 kms on the ocean.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agothe inner core is the hottest the outer core is close to the same temperature but not the same the lower mantle is the part of the layers that is closest to the core the middle mantle is the mantle that is inbetween temperatures the upper mantle is the mantle that is the coldest mantle the crust is the one that is closest to the ocean
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∙ 9y agoEarth has a blanket called atmosphere. It has many layers of air.
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At some places on earth surface thin layers of lava pour out of the vent and hard on top of previous layers
What layer of the earth drives the tectonic plates into motion?
All layers of the Earth are moving, in some fashion.
Which of the layers is found directly above the earth?
mantle
All the layers of gas that surround earth?
ATMOSPHERE
What force holds the layers of the atmosphere to the Earth?
Gravity.
What are facts on how the layers of the earth was formed?
No one knows for sure about how the layers formed. Scientists are trying to find out how. SORRY : (
What are important facts about earth's layers?
Earth's atmospheric layer contains ozone layer. It protects us from harmful UV radiations of the sun.
How many layers are of the earth?
The earth has a total of 6 main layers.
Why does Earth need layers?
The Earth needs layers because the earth is cold, some parts of on on top of it have heat but the Earth is always cold because of cold Space. It needs heat inside.
What is 2 facts about earth?
some good lines on earth day
Why is the earth in layers?
Its in layers because of the density of the compounds in the earth
What are some interesting facts about the core?
the are just the three main law and that they have only 3 layers
What are some facts about neon?
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How do Earth's three main layers differ from one another?
Some material and/or metals are present in different layers.
How are the layers of the earth related to the movement of the earth's tectonic plates?
it is a part of the EARTH layers.
How are layers of the earth related to the movement of the earth's tectonic plates?
it is a part of the EARTH layers.
How the layers of the Earth are related to the movement of the earth's tectonic plates?
it is a part of the EARTH layers.
