Earth's Layers

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What is the Earth's inner core?

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The inner core is the innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel, and is solid due to the immense pressure.

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What is the Earth's outer core?

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The outer core is the layer above the inner core, made of liquid iron and nickel, and is responsible for Earth's magnetic field.

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What is the Earth's mantle?

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The mantle is the layer above the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly over time.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and soil, where we live.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all of Earth's solid parts, such as the interior, minerals, and landforms.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for life and weather.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere refers to the frozen water part of the Earth, including ice caps and glaciers.

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Which layer of Earth is the hottest?

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The inner core has the hottest temperatures, reaching up to 5,700 degrees Celsius.

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What layer is located above the outer core?

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The mantle is located above the outer core.