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What make the earths core hot?

natural nuclear waste


What part of earths interior is like the burner on the stove?

The Earth's core, composed of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core, is similar to the burner on a stove as it generates heat through processes like radioactive decay and residual heat from planetary formation. This heat generates convection currents in the mantle, which indirectly drive tectonic plate movements on the surface.


What is earths heat source?

The Earth's heat source primarily comes from its core, which is made up of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core composed mainly of iron and nickel. The heat in the core is generated through the process of radioactive decay and leftover heat from the Earth's formation. This heat causes the movement of molten rock in the mantle, which drives tectonic plate movements and leads to Earth's surface phenomena like volcanoes and earthquakes.


What is the main source of heat energy in the earths inner core?

The heat in the inner core is the result of several different sources. Some of these are: residual heat from the creation of the planet; heat caused by nuclear decay; friction; magnetic and tidal effects.


How does the temperature of the Earths layers change from the core to the crust?

The temperature of the Earth's layers increases from the crust towards the core. The outermost layer, the crust, has the lowest temperature, while the inner core has the highest temperature. This gradient is due to the heat generated by radioactive decay in the core and the residual heat from the Earth's formation.