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Earth’s layers
Question | Answer |
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When and how was the earth made? | 4.6 Billion years ago due to gravity |
What is the order of the layers? | Crust -> mantle -> outer core -> inner core |
What are the traits of the crust layer? | Thinnest layer, between 7-60km thick |
What are the traits of the mantle? | Largest layer, made from molten rock and between 1500-3000 degrees |
What are the traits of the core layers? | Above 5000 degrees, made from iron and nickel |
What makes the inner core special? | Solid due to pressure |