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Layers of The Earth
Layers of The Earth 6 E 2.1
Term | Definition |
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atmosphere | A relatively thin layer of gas surrounding the entire planet |
crust | the outermost layer of Earth, thinnest layer, least dense layer |
mantle | layer of earth between the crust and the core, thickest layer |
outer core | layer of Earth between mantle and inner core, made of molten iron and nickel |
inner core | innermost layer of Earth, densest layer, made of solid metal |
dynamo effect | creation of a magnetic field as the solid inner core rotates within the liquid outer core. |