Earth's Layers

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What is the inner core of the Earth?

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

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What is the outer core?

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

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the thick layer of rock between the Earth's crust and outer core, made up of silicate minerals and is semi-solid.

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What is the 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 lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere, allowing tectonic plates to move.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer of the mantle located below the asthenosphere, characterized by increased pressure and temperature.

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What materials primarily make up the inner core?

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The inner core is primarily made up of iron and nickel.

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How does the temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?

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The temperature increases as you go deeper into the Earth, reaching up to 5,000 degrees Celsius in the inner core.

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What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

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The inner core is solid due to high pressure, while the outer core is liquid.