The mantle is a solid layer of rock that lies beneath the Earth's crust. It is mostly composed of silicate minerals and extends to a depth of about 2,900 kilometers below the Earth's surface.
The six inner parts of the Earth are the inner core, outer core, lower mantle, transition zone, upper mantle, and crust. These layers vary in composition, temperature, and physical state, with the inner core being solid, the outer core being liquid, and the mantle and crust being solid rock.
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In the mantle, rocks are in a semi-solid state known as magma. The mantle is made up of solid rock that can deform and flow slowly over long periods of time due to the extreme heat and pressure found in this layer of the Earth.
The lower mantle and inner core differ primarily in their composition and physical state; the lower mantle is composed of silicate minerals and is in a solid state due to high pressure, while the inner core is primarily made of iron and nickel and is also solid but at an even higher temperature. Both layers, however, are found deep within the Earth's interior and experience extreme conditions of pressure and temperature. Additionally, both the lower mantle and inner core play crucial roles in Earth's geodynamics and magnetic field generation.
The Earth's upper mantle is composed of solid rock that flows through liquid rock, also known as lava.
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Solid state.
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The asthenosphere is a partially molten layer of the Earth's upper mantle. It is in a plastic state, meaning that it can flow slowly under stress but is not completely liquid. This characteristic allows for the movement of tectonic plates.
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The six inner parts of the Earth are the inner core, outer core, lower mantle, transition zone, upper mantle, and crust. These layers vary in composition, temperature, and physical state, with the inner core being solid, the outer core being liquid, and the mantle and crust being solid rock.
Physical & Historical
Based on the physical characteristics of those layers.
The lithosphere is the physical layer of the Earth that contains the crust and the brittle uppermost mantle.
The Earth's mantle is mostly solid, but it can behave like a very viscous fluid over geological timescales. It consists of solid rock that can flow slowly over long periods of time, causing tectonic plate movements.
The physical layers of the Earth, from the outermost to the innermost, are the lithosphere (including the crust and uppermost mantle), asthenosphere (part of the upper mantle), mesosphere (lower mantle), outer core (liquid layer), and inner core (solid innermost layer). Each layer has distinct physical properties and compositions that contribute to Earth's overall structure and behavior.
Temperature: The upper mantle is cooler than the lower mantle. Composition: The upper mantle is more silicate-rich and less dense compared to the lower mantle. Physical properties: The upper mantle is more rigid and brittle, while the lower mantle is more ductile and capable of flow.