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The outer core is a layer of molten metal that surrounds the inner core. The outer core lies at a depth from 2900 km to 5150 km. It's composed of liquid iron and nickel along with small amounts of lighter elements, with temperatures ranging from 4,000 degrees C to 6,100 degrees C near the boundary with the inner core.
The Earth's outer core:
- is composed primarily of liquid iron and nickel
- extends from a depth of 1,806 to 3,219 miles from the surface
- comprises 30.8 percent of Earth's mass
- temperatures range from 7,200-11,000 F
- controls Earth's magnetic field which protects us from the sun's solar winds
- is in a liquid state
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What is thicker inner or outer core?
The outer core is thicker than the inner core. The outer core is about 2,260 kilometers thick, while the inner core is approximately 1,220 kilometers thick.
Does the inter core have more pressure then the outer core?
Yes, Inter core has more pressure than outer core and that's why outer core is solid, because there is not enough pressure in outer core.
Are the inner and outer core of earth the same?
No. The inner and outer core are both composed primarily of iron and nickel, but the outer core is liquid and surrounds the inner core. The inner core is the innermost layer of Earth and is kept solid by the enormous pressure.
What is the other name of outer core?
The other name for the outer core is the metallic outer core.
How did the outer core become solid?
It isn't. The inner core is solid, the outer core is liquid.
What is thicker inner or outer core?
The outer core is thicker than the inner core. The outer core is about 2,260 kilometers thick, while the inner core is approximately 1,220 kilometers thick.
Does the inter core have more pressure then the outer core?
Yes, Inter core has more pressure than outer core and that's why outer core is solid, because there is not enough pressure in outer core.
Where the outer core is locate?
the outer core is located next to the innner core
Are the inner and outer core of earth the same?
No. The inner and outer core are both composed primarily of iron and nickel, but the outer core is liquid and surrounds the inner core. The inner core is the innermost layer of Earth and is kept solid by the enormous pressure.
Which layer of earth is made up of liquid metal?
the outer core
Is the outer core solid or liquid?
the outer core is liquid
Is the outer core solid?
the outer core is considered a liquid
How does the outer core differ from inner core?
outer core is liquid whereas the inner core is solid
How does outer core different from inner core?
outer core is liquid whereas the inner core is solid
What is the differences between the inner core and the outer core?
The inner core is a solid, and the outer core is a liquid.
Which layer of the Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel?
The Earth's outer core is a layer of liquid metal.
Is it outer core or inner core?
Both really the inner core is more hotter than the outer core
